Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Panama City (ECP) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 45% — a 48-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 685 mi
Best airline from DFW to ECP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 12 min | 2.0% | 1,346 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 23 min | 5.5% | 505 |
| American Airlines | 47% | 50 min | 2.7% | 546 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ECP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ECP delayed?
- 30% of DFW–ECP 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ECP?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,346 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 (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (48%). 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 0m over 685 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ECP flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 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 2,399 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.