Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Wichita (ICT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–ICT: 3.5% 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 328 mi
Best airline from DFW to ICT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 1.6% | 500 |
| Envoy Air | 81% | 11 min | 2.4% | 2,552 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 29 min | 5.9% | 1,638 |
| American Airlines | 55% | 57 min | 3.4% | 733 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ICT
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ICT delayed?
- 26% of DFW–ICT 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ICT?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 500 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–ICT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ICT?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to ICT?
- The scheduled DFW–ICT flight time averages 1h 25m over 328 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ICT flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 ICT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,423 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.