No delays reported for DL 1038 (RDU → FLL) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 82.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 10m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at RDU, FLL.
Looks on time
Next leg RDU → FLL, scheduled 11:58 AM local time. No delays at RDU right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 1.1% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| RDU → FLL Raleigh/Durham, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11:58 AM → 2:06 PM | 82% |
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How reliable is DL 1038?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 82.2% |
| Average delay when late | 70 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 1038
DL 1038 was most reliable on Mondays (100% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (62%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 1038 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at RDU, FLL. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 1038 usually on time?
DL 1038 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 82.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 70 minutes when late.
How often is DL 1038 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 1038 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.