Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 61% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 18
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 731 mi
Best airline from DFW to ATL
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 81% | 18 min | 2.2% | 5,810 |
| Envoy Air | 81% | 9 min | 1.8% | 169 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 2.6% | 855 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 2.9% | 5,534 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 26 min | 2.2% | 1,531 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ATL delayed?
- 25% of DFW–ATL 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 5,810 flights. 5 airlines flew DFW–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to ATL?
- The scheduled DFW–ATL flight time averages 2h 12m over 731 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 ATL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 13,915 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.