Charleston (CHS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 66% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 987 mi
Best airline from CHS to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 1.5% | 407 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 22 min | 0.7% | 141 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 22 min | 2.8% | 1,898 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to DFW delayed?
- 21% of CHS–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHS to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 407 flights. 3 airlines flew CHS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to DFW?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to DFW?
- The scheduled CHS–DFW flight time averages 3h 3m over 987 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CHS to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CHS to DFW?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from CHS
Based on 2,464 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.