Amarillo (AMA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Amarillo (AMA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 92% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 70% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 312 mi
Best airline from AMA to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 2.2% | 4,244 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 1.6% | 498 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 33 min | 3.1% | 290 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AMA to DFW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 13 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AMA to DFW delayed?
- 17% of AMA–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AMA to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 4,244 flights. 3 airlines flew AMA–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AMA to DFW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AMA to DFW?
- The scheduled AMA–DFW flight time averages 1h 19m over 312 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are AMA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AMA to DFW?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,032 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.