Buffalo (BUF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Buffalo (BUF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2026, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 58% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,212 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 26 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 operations32%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to DFW delayed?
- 25% of BUF–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 BUF to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUF to DFW?
- The scheduled BUF–DFW flight time averages 3h 26m over 1,212 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BUF 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 BUF to DFW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,137 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.