Route on-time record

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

Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Dallas (Dallas Love Field). 2,155 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1059 at 5:30 AM.

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MDW → DAL

Chicago to Dallas: 2,155 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

76% chance on time

Check MDW to DAL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $248 (Southwest 1349 on 2026-10-28). 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 1059
5:30 AM → 7:55 AM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 7; its record covers all of them.
94%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 47 flights
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#2 · Southwest 915
5:05 AM → 7:35 AM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 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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#3 · Southwest 2345
7:20 AM → 9:45 AM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1845; its record covers all of them.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
- Short track record (45 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 45 flights
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#4 · Southwest 3257
10:10 AM → 12:35 PM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 557; its record covers all of them.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (71 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.0% of the time (3 of 75).
- Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Moderate track record · 71 flights
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#5 · Southwest 4406
11:00 AM → 1:30 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 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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#6 · Southwest 889
2:10 PM → 4:40 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 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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#7 · Southwest 63
6:55 PM → 9:20 PM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3102; its record covers all of them.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (2 of 55).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 62% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#8 · Southwest 61
6:25 PM → 8:55 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 62% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 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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#9 · Southwest 2310
2:20 PM → 4:50 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
33 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 28 flights
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#10 · Southwest 1070
5:00 PM → 7:30 PM2h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3919; its record covers all of them.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 65 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines76%
2,155 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM91%
660 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon82%
304 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM75%
331 flights · avg delay 13 min
3 to 6 PM73%
353 flights · avg delay 16 min
6 to 9 PM62%
482 flights · avg delay 26 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

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 aircraft43%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
Air traffic control and airport volume19%
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

MDW to DAL questions

What time of day is best to fly MDW to DAL?: Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 62% 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 MDW to DAL?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,155 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 MDW to DAL?: July (68% on time); the best was February (88%), 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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