Waco (ACT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Waco (ACT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 90 mi
Best airline from ACT to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 21 min | 4.0% | 1,432 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 17 min | 3.0% | 726 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ACT to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ACT to DFW delayed?
- 22% of ACT–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ACT to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,432 flights. 2 airlines flew ACT–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ACT to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ACT to DFW?
- The scheduled ACT–DFW flight time averages 59m over 90 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are ACT to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ACT to DFW?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,158 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.