Flights Cancelled Over United States As Dallas, Houston, and Others Cancel 433 And Delay 4,115, Impacting Travel Across The Country

Flight cancellations skyrocketed in the United States today, with 4,115 delays and 433 cancellations impacting American Airlines, SkyWest, Southwest, and other major airlines. Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Chicago O’Hare, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta are among the hardest-hit airports.
Thunderstorms, rain, airport traffic levels, and runway construction are affecting flight operations, with weather conditions particularly influencing airports across Texas.

Worst-Affected US Airports Today

Dallas-Fort Worth Intl

Dallas-Fort Worth Intl is facing 999 delays and 321 cancellations. Departures are seeing 36% delays and 14% cancellations, while arrivals are seeing 48% delays and 13% cancellations. The FAA is reporting a ground delay due to the thunderstorms. Numerous National Weather Service alerts have been issued across the Dallas metropolitan region, including flash flood warnings, flood warnings, and flood watches. The rainfall is associated with remnants of Hurricane Polo and moisture from the Gulf interacting over Texas.

Chicago O’Hare Intl

Chicago O’Hare Intl is experiencing 272 delays and seven cancellations. Departures are seeing 9% delays, while arrivals are seeing 9% delays. The FAA has reported a ground stop at the airport because of rain, adding another operational factor for passengers traveling through Chicago.

Dallas Love Fld

Dallas Love Fld has recorded 261 delays and 20 cancellations. Departures are seeing 38% delays, while arrivals are seeing 34% delays. The FAA is reporting a ground delay caused by thunderstorms, making weather an important consideration for travelers using the Dallas airport.

Hartsfield-Jackson Intl

Hartsfield-Jackson Intl is facing 257 delays and 13 cancellations. Departures are seeing 11% delays, while arrivals are seeing 9% delays. Travelers connecting through Atlanta should allow additional time as flight schedules continue to experience interruptions.

San Diego Intl

San Diego Intl has recorded 209 delays and three cancellations. Arrivals are seeing 28% delays. The FAA is reporting a ground delay related to airport volume, with an average delay of 31 minutes.

Houston Bush Int’ctl

Houston Bush Int’ctl is facing 168 delays and 15 cancellations. Departures are seeing 12% delays, while arrivals are seeing 16% delays. The FAA is reporting departure delays averaging 15 minutes and increasing because of thunderstorms.

Austin-Bergstrom Intl

Austin-Bergstrom Intl has recorded 163 delays and 12 cancellations. Departures are seeing 21% delays, while arrivals are seeing 17% delays. The FAA has issued a ground stop because of thunderstorms, affecting flight operations at the Texas airport.

William P Hobby

William P Hobby is facing 113 delays and seven cancellations. Departures are seeing 21% delays, while arrivals are seeing 16% delays. The FAA is also reporting a ground stop due to thunderstorms.

San Antonio Intl

San Antonio Intl is facing 74 delays and 10 cancellations. Departures are seeing 18% delays, while arrivals are seeing 16% delays. The FAA is reporting a ground stop because of thunderstorms, adding to the travel interruptions affecting Texas.

Airlines Facing Notable Flight Disruptions Across the United States

Southwest

Southwest is facing 1,094 delays and 21 cancellations. Travelers flying with the carrier should pay close attention to departure updates, particularly when their journeys involve airports affected by current weather conditions.

American Airlines

American Airlines is facing 775 delays and 137 cancellations. Passengers traveling with the carrier should check their flight status before leaving for the airport, especially when connecting through affected hubs.

Envoy Air

Envoy Air is dealing with 312 delays and 80 cancellations. Travelers using Envoy-operated flights should monitor their schedules for potential changes.

SkyWest

SkyWest is facing 250 delays and 64 cancellations. Passengers connecting through airports affected by weather or operational restrictions may experience changes to their schedules.

PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines is experiencing 57 delays and 46 cancellations. Travelers with PSA-operated flights should check for the latest departure information before heading to the airport.

Steps Passengers Can Take When Flights Are Cancelled

• Check the airline’s official website or mobile app for the latest flight status.
• Contact the airline to ask about available rebooking options.
• If eligible, review the airline’s policies regarding refunds or alternative flights.
• Keep boarding passes, booking confirmations, and receipts for relevant travel expenses.
• Arrive at the airport according to the airline’s updated instructions.
• If traveling onward on a connecting flight, confirm whether the revised itinerary affects later segments.
• Check airport and airline notifications regularly when weather conditions are changing.

Reasons Behind United States Flight Cancellations and Delays

Thunderstorms are affecting several airports across the United States, particularly in Texas. The FAA is reporting thunderstorm-related ground stops or ground delays at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl, Dallas Love Fld, Austin-Bergstrom Intl, William P Hobby, and San Antonio Intl.

Rain is also affecting operations at Chicago O’Hare Intl, where the FAA has reported a ground stop.

Airport traffic is contributing to delays at San Diego Intl, where the FAA has reported an airport-volume-related ground delay.

Runway construction is another factor affecting operations, with Boston Logan Intl experiencing an FAA ground delay connected to construction activity.

In Texas, weather conditions are particularly important for travelers. Numerous National Weather Service alerts have been issued across the Dallas metropolitan region, while rainfall associated with remnants of Hurricane Polo and moisture from the Gulf is contributing to difficult weather conditions.

United States Flight Operations Continue to Face Delays at Major Airports

Flight operations across the United States are being affected at several major passenger hubs. Dallas-Fort Worth Intl is facing 999 delays and 321 cancellations, while Dallas Love Fld is dealing with 261 delays and 20 cancellations. Thunderstorms are affecting both Dallas airports, according to FAA operational notices.

Chicago O’Hare Intl is also experiencing notable disruption, with 272 delays and seven cancellations, while Hartsfield-Jackson Intl is facing 257 delays and 13 cancellations.

Texas is seeing additional interruptions at Houston Bush Int’ctl, Austin-Bergstrom Intl, San Antonio Intl, and William P Hobby. FAA notices point to thunderstorms at each of these airports, while Houston is experiencing increasing departure delays.

Airline schedules are also being affected. Southwest is facing 1,094 delays and 21 cancellations, while American Airlines is dealing with 775 delays and 137 cancellations. Envoy Air, SkyWest, and PSA Airlines are also experiencing a combination of delays and cancellations.

For passengers traveling across the United States, checking flight status directly with the airline before departure remains important, particularly when itineraries involve Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Chicago, or Atlanta.

The data used in this report was gathered by our editorial team from live aviation tracking information recorded on 1 October 2026 at 1:42 pm ET USA.

Primary Data Source: FlightAware.

Editorial Review: The reported figures were reviewed and cross-checked independently by our human editorial team. Timestamped data, tracking records, and relevant feed snapshots have been preserved internally to support historical verification and editorial transparency.

Live flight-tracking data reflects conditions within active airspace and the operational status of airlines at the time of collection. As a result, figures may differ slightly from information displayed on airport screens or provided at individual airline gates.

Travelers are advised to verify their flight status, departure or arrival changes, and any operational updates with their airline and the relevant airport immediately before setting out.

Verified by Somudranil Sarkar