Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia (CAE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to CAE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 922 mi
Best airline from DFW to CAE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 2.6% | 772 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 22 min | 4.0% | 404 |
| American Airlines | 62% | 40 min | 3.0% | 532 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to CAE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 76% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to CAE delayed?
- 27% of DFW–CAE 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to CAE?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 772 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–CAE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to CAE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 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 CAE?
- The scheduled DFW–CAE flight time averages 2h 24m over 922 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DFW to CAE flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 CAE?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,708 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.