Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Killeen (GRK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Killeen (GRK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 134 mi
Best airline from DFW to GRK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 19 min | 4.5% | 1,096 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 14 min | 2.8% | 2,595 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GRK
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 74% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GRK delayed?
- 23% of DFW–GRK 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to GRK?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,096 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–GRK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GRK?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to GRK?
- The scheduled DFW–GRK flight time averages 58m over 134 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GRK flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 GRK?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,691 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.