Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Lawton/Fort Sill (LAW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to LAW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 140 mi
Best airline from DFW to LAW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 15 min | 4.3% | 1,098 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 33 min | 5.2% | 1,077 |
| Envoy Air | 70% | 18 min | 3.9% | 76 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LAW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 20 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to LAW delayed?
- 25% of DFW–LAW 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LAW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,098 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–LAW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to LAW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to LAW?
- The scheduled DFW–LAW flight time averages 1h 4m over 140 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LAW flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 LAW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,251 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.