Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark (EWR) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 84% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 50% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,372 mi
Best airline from DFW to EWR
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 24 min | 2.7% | 3,411 |
| Republic Airways | 73% | 74 min | 1.6% | 64 |
| Spirit Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 2.4% | 707 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 29 min | 3.3% | 2,851 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 32 min |
| Friday | 70% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system40%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to EWR delayed?
- 30% of DFW–EWR 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 3,411 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 2 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 EWR?
- The scheduled DFW–EWR flight time averages 3h 28m over 1,372 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DFW to EWR 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 EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,060 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.