Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Amarillo (AMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Amarillo (AMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 69% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 312 mi
Best airline from DFW to AMA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 2.1% | 4,243 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 15 min | 2.0% | 499 |
| American Airlines | 44% | 62 min | 2.7% | 291 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to AMA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to AMA delayed?
- 20% of DFW–AMA 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to AMA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 4,243 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–AMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to AMA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to AMA?
- The scheduled DFW–AMA flight time averages 1h 21m over 312 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DFW to AMA flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 DFW to AMA?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from DFW
Other ways to fly to Amarillo (AMA)
Related guides
Based on 5,033 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.