Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly ATL to DFW matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 87% on-time in October 2024 to just 57% in June 2025. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 18
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 731 mi
Best airline from ATL to DFW
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 77% | 14 min | 1.8% | 169 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 27 min | 2.9% | 5,534 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 18 min | 2.2% | 5,809 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 23 min | 2.8% | 859 |
| Frontier Airlines | 60% | 35 min | 2.4% | 1,529 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 22 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to DFW delayed?
- 28% of ATL–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 169 flights. 5 airlines flew ATL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to DFW?
- The scheduled ATL–DFW flight time averages 2h 28m over 731 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ATL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 ATL to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 13,915 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.