Asheville (AVL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying AVL to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 23 min | 2.0% | 744 |
| American Airlines | 58% | 43 min | 4.2% | 613 |
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 (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 36 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 34 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system10%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 744 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 (58%). 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?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- 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 1,376 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.