Columbia (COU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Columbia (COU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 59% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 490 mi
Best airline from COU to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 18 min | 2.4% | 2,189 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 65% | 50 min | 5.9% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from COU to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 24 min |
| Friday | 81% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from COU to DFW delayed?
- 22% of COU–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from COU to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,189 flights. 2 airlines flew COU–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from COU to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from COU to DFW?
- The scheduled COU–DFW flight time averages 1h 53m over 490 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are COU to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 COU to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,520 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.