Route on-time record

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

Dallas (Dallas Love Field) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 2,890 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 2083 at 6:35 AM.

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DAL → PHX

Dallas to Phoenix: 2,890 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

2.2%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 58% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

74% chance on time

Check DAL to PHX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $286 (Southwest 1434 on 2026-10-19). 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 2083
6:35 AM → 7:15 AM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- 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 (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#2 · Southwest 846
6:00 AM → 6:45 AM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#3 · Southwest 1869
6:10 AM → 6:55 AM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
97%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 97% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#4 · Southwest 1642
7:25 AM → 8:05 AM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2824; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
3.9%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (49 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.9% of the time (2 of 51).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 49 flights
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#5 · Southwest 8
9:55 AM → 10:40 AM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
4.3%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (22 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 (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 22 flights
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#6 · Southwest 472
11:35 AM → 12:25 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
6.7%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (14 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 (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 14 flights
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#7 · Southwest 2255
8:30 AM → 9:10 AM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 101; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- 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 (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#8 · Southwest 3614
1:40 PM → 2:25 PM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% 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.
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 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 1562
12:45 PM → 1:30 PM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (15 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 (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#10 · Southwest 3810
3:05 PM → 3:45 PM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 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.
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 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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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines74%
2,890 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM94%
618 flights · avg delay 3 min
9 AM to noon85%
540 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
568 flights · avg delay 14 min
3 to 6 PM66%
468 flights · avg delay 21 min
6 to 9 PM58%
574 flights · avg delay 26 min
After 9 PM62%
122 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Thursday (72%).

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 aircraft56%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
Air traffic control and airport volume15%
Severe weather3%

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 PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly DAL to PHX?: Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 58% for departures 6 to 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 PHX?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,890 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 PHX?: June (65% on time); the best was August (86%), 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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