Hartford (BDL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hartford (BDL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 57% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,471 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to DFW delayed?
- 24% of BDL–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 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 BDL to DFW?
- The scheduled BDL–DFW flight time averages 4h 7m over 1,471 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BDL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 BDL to DFW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,498 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.