Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 62% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 408 mi
Best airline from DFW to JAN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 12 min | 1.9% | 1,399 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 23 min | 3.3% | 1,687 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 18 min | 4.0% | 778 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to JAN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to JAN delayed?
- 23% of DFW–JAN 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to JAN?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,399 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–JAN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to JAN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 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 JAN?
- The scheduled DFW–JAN flight time averages 1h 32m over 408 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DFW to JAN flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to JAN?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,864 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.