Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Lake Charles (LCH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Lake Charles (LCH) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 295 mi
Best airline from DFW to LCH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 2.6% | 974 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 16 min | 4.5% | 1,249 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LCH
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Fridaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to LCH delayed?
- 19% of DFW–LCH 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LCH?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 974 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–LCH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to LCH?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to LCH?
- The scheduled DFW–LCH flight time averages 1h 23m over 295 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LCH flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 LCH?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,223 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.