Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria (AEX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria (AEX) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 285 mi
Best airline from DFW to AEX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 10 min | 3.2% | 849 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 16 min | 3.6% | 1,374 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to AEX
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather21%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to AEX delayed?
- 18% of DFW–AEX 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to AEX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 849 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–AEX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to AEX?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to AEX?
- The scheduled DFW–AEX flight time averages 1h 18m over 285 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are DFW to AEX 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 AEX?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,223 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.