Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 500 mi
Best airline from DFW to GPT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 3.0% | 365 |
| Envoy Air | 81% | 12 min | 2.8% | 1,318 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 27 min | 5.9% | 564 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GPT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GPT delayed?
- 20% of DFW–GPT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to GPT?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 365 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–GPT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GPT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to GPT?
- The scheduled DFW–GPT flight time averages 1h 41m over 500 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GPT flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 GPT?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,247 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.