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College Station/Bryan (CLL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

The biggest risk when flying CLL to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.

On-time
81%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
18 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.2%
Flights/day
3.3
last 12 months
Duration
1h 12m
scheduled
Distance
164 mi

Best airline from CLL to DFW

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable84%14 min2.6%1,682
SkyWest Airlines75%27 min4.6%740

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for CLL to DFW flights50%75%100%August 2024: 82% on-time (92 flights)82Aug 2024September 2024: 78% on-time (90 flights)78October 2024: 86% on-time (117 flights)86November 2024: 81% on-time (91 flights)81Nov 2024December 2024: 74% on-time (91 flights)74January 2025: 83% on-time (93 flights)83February 2025: 77% on-time (84 flights)77Feb 2025March 2025: 66% on-time (93 flights)66April 2025: 70% on-time (90 flights)70May 2025: 77% on-time (93 flights)77May 2025June 2025: 69% on-time (90 flights)69July 2025: 85% on-time (93 flights)85August 2025: 83% on-time (119 flights)83Aug 2025September 2025: 86% on-time (119 flights)86October 2025: 85% on-time (124 flights)85November 2025: 83% on-time (114 flights)83Nov 2025December 2025: 87% on-time (107 flights)87January 2026: 93% on-time (92 flights)93February 2026: 91% on-time (80 flights)91Feb 2026March 2026: 86% on-time (93 flights)86April 2026: 86% on-time (90 flights)86May 2026: 79% on-time (93 flights)79May 2026June 2026: 77% on-time (90 flights)77July 2026: 88% on-time (92 flights)88

Best time to fly from CLL to DFW

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (72%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, CLL to DFW5 a.m.: 87% on-time (472 flights)56 a.m.: 86% on-time (288 flights)69 a.m.: 90% on-time (72 flights)910 a.m.: 84% on-time (681 flights)101 p.m.: 96% on-time (24 flights)132 p.m.: 82% on-time (134 flights)146 p.m.: 72% on-time (740 flights)18scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday80%18 min
Tuesday82%13 min
Wednesday79%17 min
Thursday84%15 min
Fridaybest84%18 min
Saturday79%27 min
Sunday81%18 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft25%
  • Airline operations41%
  • National airspace system16%
  • Weather17%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from CLL to DFW delayed?
19% of CLL–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 18 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from CLL to DFW?
Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,682 flights. 2 airlines flew CLL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from CLL to DFW?
Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from CLL to DFW?
The scheduled CLL–DFW flight time averages 1h 12m over 164 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
How often are CLL to DFW flights cancelled?
3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
What is the worst month to fly from CLL to DFW?
March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 2,422 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.