Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia (CAE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 922 mi
Best airline from DFW to CAE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 11 min | 2.4% | 891 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 22 min | 3.7% | 465 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 38 min | 3.4% | 472 |
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 (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 73% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 25 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 operations27%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to CAE delayed?
- 26% of DFW–CAE 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to CAE?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 891 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 (61%). 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 25m over 922 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are DFW to CAE flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 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 1,828 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.