Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Gainesville (GNV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Gainesville (GNV) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 61% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 900 mi
Best airline from DFW to GNV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 1.2% | 867 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 29 min | 6.1% | 263 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GNV
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 87% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GNV delayed?
- 19% of DFW–GNV 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to GNV?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 867 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–GNV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GNV?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to GNV?
- The scheduled DFW–GNV flight time averages 2h 28m over 900 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GNV flights cancelled?
- 2.3% 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 GNV?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,130 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.