Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 13 min | 2.3% | 1,059 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 34 min | 3.4% | 176 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 44 min | 3.1% | 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 (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 24 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 23 min |
| Friday | 75% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CID to DFW delayed?
- 23% of CID–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 29 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 1,059 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 (69%). 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 23% of the time.
- How often are CID 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 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 2,340 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.