Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–HOU: 4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 247 mi
Best airline from DFW to HOU
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 3.2% | 2,585 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 3.7% | 955 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 29 min | 6.4% | 858 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to HOU
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft39%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to HOU delayed?
- 24% of DFW–HOU 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to HOU?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 2,585 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–HOU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to HOU?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to HOU?
- The scheduled DFW–HOU flight time averages 1h 19m over 247 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DFW to HOU flights cancelled?
- 4% 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 HOU?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,398 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.