Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco (ACT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 3.7% | 1,455 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 13 min | 3.0% | 795 |
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 (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft33%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ACT delayed?
- 22% of DFW–ACT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ACT?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,455 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 (63%). 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 22% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ACT flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 DFW to ACT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,250 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.