Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Harlingen/San Benito (HRL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to HRL 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, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 461 mi
Best airline from DFW to HRL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 10 min | 2.6% | 2,917 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 25 min | 6.0% | 234 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 15 min | 8.8% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to HRL
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to HRL delayed?
- 17% of DFW–HRL 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to HRL?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 2,917 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–HRL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to HRL?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 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 HRL?
- The scheduled DFW–HRL flight time averages 1h 34m over 461 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are DFW to HRL 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 HRL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.