Route on-time record

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

San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Dallas (Dallas Love Field). 1,570 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 4061 at 6:30 AM.

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SAN → DAL

San Diego to Dallas: 1,570 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 51% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

70% chance on time

Check SAN to DAL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $122 (Southwest 3697 on 2026-11-09). 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 4061
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1983; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 51%).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Moderate track record · 87 flights
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#2 · Southwest 1142
9:15 AM → 2:15 PM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
6.3%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
- 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 (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 14 flights
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#3 · Southwest 2984
10:55 AM → 3:50 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (7 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
- 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 (7 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 7 flights
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#4 · Southwest 4350
8:30 AM → 1:25 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 63% 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: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 51%).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#5 · Southwest 1472
9:35 AM → 2:30 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
61%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 61% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#6 · Southwest 932
3:25 PM → 8:15 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
61%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 61% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#7 · Southwest 2120
2:50 PM → 7:45 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
62%
chance on time
On time (history)
54%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 54% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 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 3509
12:00 PM → 4:55 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
57%
chance on time
On time (history)
35%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 35% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 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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#9 · Southwest 1507
4:25 PM → 9:15 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
55%
chance on time
On time (history)
45%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
32 min
- Arrived on time 45% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#10 · Southwest 3582
6:40 PM → 11:30 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3348; its record covers all of them.
55%
chance on time
On time (history)
48%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
33 min
- Arrived on time 48% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 51% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 88 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines70%
1,570 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
495 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon80%
217 flights · avg delay 10 min
Noon to 3 PM62%
237 flights · avg delay 20 min
3 to 6 PM60%
432 flights · avg delay 22 min
6 to 9 PM51%
189 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Sunday (67%).

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Rank flights Fares

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 aircraft53%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)29%
Air traffic control and airport volume15%
Severe weather2%

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

SAN to DAL questions

What time of day is best to fly SAN to DAL?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 51% 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 SAN to DAL?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,570 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 SAN to DAL?: May (69% on time); the best was February (81%), 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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