79% of flights from Dallas to Valparaiso arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 81%. 6% 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 → VPS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 67% of the time. About 1 in 20 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 74 three hours or more; 0.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late8.3%
- 30–60 min late6.5%
- 1–2 hours late2.9%
- 2–3 hours late0.7%
- 3+ hours late1.3%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.7%
Share of all 445 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 | 445 | 79% | 0.7% | −5 min | 4.9% | +56 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: October (88%). Worst: June (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 60 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 60 | — | — |
| Thursday | 61 | — | — |
| Friday | 61 | — | — |
| Saturday | 68 | — | — |
| Sunday | 73 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 2 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Dallas or Valparaiso. None has been clearly more reliable than DAL → VPS.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL → VPS (this route) | 445 | 79% | 0.7% |
| DFW → ECP Dallas/Fort Worth to Northwest Florida Beaches | 1,276 | 72% | 2.7% |
| DAL → PNS Dallas Love Field to Pensacola | 485 | 71% | 0.6% |
| DAL → ECP Dallas Love Field to Northwest Florida Beaches | 700 | 70% | 0.3% |
| DFW → VPS Dallas/Fort Worth to Destin-Fort Walton Beach | 1,331 | 66% | 2.7% |
| DFW → PNS Dallas/Fort Worth to Pensacola | 1,706 | 65% | 3.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from DAL to VPS on time?
79% of 445 scheduled flights from Dallas, TX to Valparaiso, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DAL to VPS?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (81%).
What month has the most delays from DAL to VPS?
June (64% on time). The best month is October (88%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- VPS → DAL (return)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) delays by hour
- Flights into Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS)
- 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.