Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Junction (GJT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–GJT. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but April 2025 dropped to 66% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 772 mi
Best airline from DFW to GJT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 1.0% | 1,143 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 14 min | 2.4% | 904 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GJT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Friday | 82% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GJT delayed?
- 19% of DFW–GJT 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to GJT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,143 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–GJT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GJT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to GJT?
- The scheduled DFW–GJT flight time averages 2h 27m over 772 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GJT flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 GJT?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,047 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.