Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Island (GRI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to GRI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 562 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GRI
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather25%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GRI delayed?
- 24% of DFW–GRI 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GRI?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 8 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 GRI?
- The scheduled DFW–GRI flight time averages 1h 59m over 562 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GRI flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 GRI?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,496 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.