Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Flagstaff (FLG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–FLG. August 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 33% — a gap of 54 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 853 mi
Best airline from DFW to FLG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 20 min | 2.3% | 871 |
| American Airlines | 53% | 75 min | 8.3% | 72 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to FLG
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 24 min |
| Friday | 73% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to FLG delayed?
- 28% of DFW–FLG 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to FLG?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 871 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–FLG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to FLG?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to FLG?
- The scheduled DFW–FLG flight time averages 2h 38m over 853 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are DFW to FLG flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 FLG?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 943 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.