Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to EWR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Frontier Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 9.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,372 mi
Best airline from DFW to EWR
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 9 min | 1.1% | 87 |
| United Airlines | 75% | 25 min | 2.7% | 3,589 |
| Republic Airways | 69% | 73 min | 2.9% | 70 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68% | 26 min | 2.5% | 679 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 30 min | 3.5% | 2,973 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 33 min |
| Friday | 70% | 26 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system39%
- Weather6%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to EWR?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 87 flights. 5 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 (88% on-time), while departures around 2 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 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?
- 3% 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 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 7,398 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.