Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on CID–DFW: 3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 685 mi
Best airline from CID to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 2.4% | 911 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 34 min | 3.4% | 176 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 43 min | 3.4% | 1,105 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CID to DFW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 28 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 24 min |
| Thursdaybest | 79% | 23 min |
| Friday | 74% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 49 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CID to DFW delayed?
- 24% of CID–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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CID to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 911 flights. 3 airlines flew CID–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CID to DFW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CID to DFW?
- The scheduled CID–DFW flight time averages 2h 18m over 685 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CID to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 CID to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,192 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.