Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia (COU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia (COU) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 490 mi
Best airline from DFW to COU
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 12 min | 2.5% | 2,190 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 18 min | 5.0% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to COU
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to COU delayed?
- 21% of DFW–COU 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to COU?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,190 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–COU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to COU?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to COU?
- The scheduled DFW–COU flight time averages 1h 40m over 490 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DFW to COU flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 COU?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,521 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.