Alexandria (AEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Alexandria (AEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 285 mi
Best airline from AEX to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 3.2% | 848 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 21 min | 3.6% | 1,375 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AEX to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather25%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AEX to DFW delayed?
- 20% of AEX–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AEX to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 848 flights. 2 airlines flew AEX–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AEX to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AEX to DFW?
- The scheduled AEX–DFW flight time averages 1h 28m over 285 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are AEX to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 AEX to DFW?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,223 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.