Asheville (AVL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Asheville (AVL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 84% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 52% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (79% vs 54%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 848 mi
Best airline from AVL 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% | 23 min | 1.9% | 740 |
| American Airlines | 58% | 43 min | 3.9% | 674 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 36 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 34 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 71% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 39 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to DFW delayed?
- 30% of AVL–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 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 740 flights. 2 airlines flew AVL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to DFW?
- The scheduled AVL–DFW flight time averages 2h 48m over 848 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are AVL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 AVL to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,433 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.