Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs (COS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs (COS) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 56% — a 29-point seasonal swing. 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
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 592 mi
Best airline from DFW to COS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 1.2% | 488 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 23 min | 2.2% | 1,368 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 23 min | 3.0% | 2,273 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to COS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 70% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to COS delayed?
- 29% of DFW–COS 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 COS?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 488 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–COS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to COS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to COS?
- The scheduled DFW–COS flight time averages 2h 3m over 592 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DFW to COS flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 COS?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,129 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.