Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 55% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 935 mi
Best airline from DFW to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 2.9% | 447 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 14 min | 0.8% | 246 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 2.3% | 7,674 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 75% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to CLT delayed?
- 27% of DFW–CLT 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 CLT?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 447 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 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 CLT?
- The scheduled DFW–CLT flight time averages 2h 37m over 935 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DFW to CLT 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 CLT?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,367 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.