Likely delayed: there are delays at DL 681's airports as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 78.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 2h 50m. None were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
May not fly today
Leg 1 of 2 (DFW → LAX): Should be in the air from DFW, scheduled to land at LAX at 5:45 PM local time. This flight number flew about 2 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; only 38 flights on record; SFO has major delays.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DFW → LAX Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Los Angeles, CA | 4:25 PM → 5:45 PM | 84% |
| ATL → SFO Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA | 6:55 PM → 9:04 PM | 50% |
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How reliable is DL 681?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 78.9% |
| Average delay when late | 170 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 38 |
Why it runs late
| Late-arriving plane | |
| Airline (crew, maintenance) | |
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| Extreme weather |
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 681 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 681 usually on time?
DL 681 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 78.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 170 minutes when late.
How often is DL 681 cancelled?
0% of DL 681 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.