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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Island (GRI): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

The biggest risk when flying DFW to GRI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.

On-time
77%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
21 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.0%
Flights/day
2.0
last 12 months
Duration
1h 59m
scheduled
Distance
562 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for DFW to GRI flights50%75%100%June 2024: 80% on-time (60 flights)80Jun 2024July 2024: 84% on-time (61 flights)84August 2024: 86% on-time (62 flights)86September 2024: 85% on-time (60 flights)85Sep 2024October 2024: 76% on-time (62 flights)76November 2024: 72% on-time (59 flights)72December 2024: 58% on-time (61 flights)58Dec 2024January 2025: 80% on-time (62 flights)80February 2025: 71% on-time (56 flights)71March 2025: 74% on-time (62 flights)74Mar 2025April 2025: 88% on-time (60 flights)88May 2025: 79% on-time (62 flights)79June 2025: 74% on-time (60 flights)74Jun 2025July 2025: 76% on-time (62 flights)76August 2025: 78% on-time (62 flights)78September 2025: 81% on-time (60 flights)81Sep 2025October 2025: 75% on-time (61 flights)75November 2025: 71% on-time (58 flights)71December 2025: 83% on-time (60 flights)83Dec 2025January 2026: 68% on-time (62 flights)68February 2026: 71% on-time (56 flights)71March 2026: 74% on-time (62 flights)74Mar 2026April 2026: 89% on-time (56 flights)89May 2026: 71% on-time (58 flights)71

Best time to fly from DFW to GRI

Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, DFW to GRI12 p.m.: 83% on-time (421 flights)121 p.m.: 75% on-time (72 flights)133 p.m.: 74% on-time (229 flights)157 p.m.: 85% on-time (33 flights)198 p.m.: 70% on-time (109 flights)209 p.m.: 75% on-time (578 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday78%19 min
Tuesdaybest80%17 min
Wednesday78%25 min
Thursday78%17 min
Friday80%22 min
Saturday70%27 min
Sunday75%22 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft16%
  • Airline operations52%
  • National airspace system6%
  • Weather27%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from DFW to GRI delayed?
23% of DFW–GRI 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 21 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 23% of the time.
How often are DFW to GRI flights cancelled?
3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
What is the worst month to fly from DFW to GRI?
December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,444 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.