Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango (DRO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 674 mi
Best airline from DFW to DRO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 15 min | 2.2% | 2,318 |
| American Airlines | 59% | 35 min | 0.7% | 141 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to DRO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 11 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations49%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to DRO delayed?
- 22% of DFW–DRO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to DRO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 2,318 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 (92% 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 22% of the time.
- How often are DFW to DRO flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 2,459 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.