Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso (ELP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso (ELP) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 53% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 68% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 551 mi
Best airline from DFW to ELP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 1.0% | 1,536 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 65% | 22 min | 1.4% | 73 |
| American Airlines | 63% | 31 min | 2.9% | 4,243 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ELP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 24 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 31 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 operations33%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ELP delayed?
- 32% of DFW–ELP 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ELP?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,536 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–ELP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ELP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to ELP?
- The scheduled DFW–ELP flight time averages 1h 48m over 551 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ELP flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 ELP?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,891 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.