Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango (DRO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango (DRO) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in November 2024 that fell to 56% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 674 mi
Best airline from DFW to DRO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 16 min | 2.3% | 2,514 |
| American Airlines | 60% | 35 min | 0.7% | 137 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to DRO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to DRO delayed?
- 23% of DFW–DRO 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to DRO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 2,514 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–DRO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to DRO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to DRO?
- The scheduled DFW–DRO flight time averages 2h 16m over 674 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DFW to DRO 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 DRO?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,651 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.