Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Panama City (ECP) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 685 mi
Best airline from DFW to ECP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 12 min | 2.1% | 1,388 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 24 min | 5.3% | 640 |
| American Airlines | 47% | 52 min | 3.0% | 560 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ECP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 74% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 28 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 operations22%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ECP delayed?
- 29% of DFW–ECP 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ECP?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,388 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–ECP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ECP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to ECP?
- The scheduled DFW–ECP flight time averages 2h 1m over 685 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ECP flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to ECP?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,590 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.