Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga (CHA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga (CHA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 56% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 695 mi
Best airline from DFW to CHA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 1.2% | 1,205 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 3.2% | 1,849 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 16 min | 0.0% | 122 |
| American Airlines | 38% | 72 min | 4.1% | 122 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to CHA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 21 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to CHA delayed?
- 24% of DFW–CHA 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 CHA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,205 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–CHA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to CHA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to CHA?
- The scheduled DFW–CHA flight time averages 2h 6m over 695 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DFW to CHA flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 CHA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.