Waco (ACT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 90 mi
Best airline from ACT to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 3.0% | 795 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 21 min | 4.1% | 1,455 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ACT to DFW
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 22 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 aircraft26%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ACT to DFW delayed?
- 21% of ACT–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ACT to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 795 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 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 60m over 90 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ACT to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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 2,250 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.