Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco (ACT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to ACT isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 90 mi
Best airline from DFW to ACT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 18 min | 3.7% | 1,431 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 16 min | 3.0% | 727 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ACT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ACT delayed?
- 23% of DFW–ACT 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ACT?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,431 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–ACT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ACT?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 5 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 DFW to ACT?
- The scheduled DFW–ACT flight time averages 52m over 90 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ACT flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 DFW to ACT?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,158 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.