60% of flights from Dallas to Oakland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. 12% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DAL → OAK: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 58% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 82 three hours or more; 1.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early60%
- 15–30 min late14%
- 30–60 min late14%
- 1–2 hours late7.8%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late1.2%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled1.0%
Share of all 411 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 411 | 60% | 1.0% | +6 min | 10.9% | +54 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DAL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (78%). Worst: June (55%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 69 | — | — |
| Sunday | 81 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: air traffic/airport 2 · airline 1 · weather 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Dallas or Oakland. DFW → SJC has been 12 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL → OAK (this route) | 411 | 60% | 1.0% |
| DFW → SJC Dallas/Fort Worth to San Jose | 1,090 | 72% | 1.7% |
| DAL → SJC Dallas Love Field to San Jose | 409 | 64% | 1.7% |
| DFW → SFO Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco | 4,264 | 59% | 2.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from DAL to OAK on time?
60% of 411 scheduled flights from Dallas, TX to Oakland, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.0% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from DAL to OAK?
June (55% on time). The best month is November (78%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- OAK → DAL (return)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) delays by hour
- Flights into Oakland (OAK)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.