Route on-time record

DAL to LIT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas (Dallas Love Field) to Little Rock (Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field). 1,029 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 107 at 9:20 AM.

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DAL → LIT

Dallas to Little Rock: 1,029 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

0.7%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

95% on time vs 54% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

74% chance on time

Check DAL to LIT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $147 (Southwest 1411 on 2026-11-15). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Southwest 107
9:20 AM → 10:30 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#2 · Southwest 2970
9:10 AM → 10:25 AM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#3 · Southwest 1559
10:15 AM → 11:25 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#4 · Southwest 2844
10:55 AM → 12:10 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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#5 · Southwest 215
5:10 PM → 6:20 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#6 · Southwest 2199
11:45 AM → 12:55 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
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#7 · Southwest 2770
3:55 PM → 5:10 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 32; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (38 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#8 · Southwest 2876
3:25 PM → 4:35 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
62%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#9 · Southwest 52
8:45 PM → 9:55 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#10 · Southwest 2150
9:45 PM → 10:55 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3139; its record covers all of them.
54%
chance on time
On time (history)
41%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
32 min
- Arrived on time 41% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 70 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 54% on time; Before 9 AM: 95%).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 70 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines74%
1,029 flights · 75% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM95%
168 flights · avg delay 2 min
9 AM to noon84%
188 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM86%
147 flights · avg delay 9 min
3 to 6 PM64%
168 flights · avg delay 22 min
6 to 9 PM65%
205 flights · avg delay 23 min
After 9 PM54%
153 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (68%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft64%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
Air traffic control and airport volume7%
Severe weather4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DAL to LIT questions

What time of day is best to fly DAL to LIT?: Before 9 AM: 95% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DAL to LIT?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,029 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DAL to LIT?: June (63% on time); the best was November (85%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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