Colorado Springs (COS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Colorado Springs (COS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in November 2024 that fell to 65% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 592 mi
Best airline from COS to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 1.2% | 488 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 27 min | 2.3% | 1,367 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 27 min | 3.2% | 2,273 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from COS to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 23 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from COS to DFW delayed?
- 24% of COS–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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from COS to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 488 flights. 3 airlines flew COS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from COS to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from COS to DFW?
- The scheduled COS–DFW flight time averages 1h 57m over 592 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are COS to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.6% 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 COS to DFW?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,128 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.