Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–CMH. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 82% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 57% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 926 mi
Best airline from DFW to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 76% | 16 min | 0.5% | 867 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 22 min | 2.7% | 2,802 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to CMH
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 21 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 operations28%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to CMH delayed?
- 28% of DFW–CMH 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 CMH?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 867 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to CMH?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to CMH?
- The scheduled DFW–CMH flight time averages 2h 30m over 926 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are DFW to CMH 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 CMH?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,704 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.