Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette (LFT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–LFT: 3.1% 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, 76% 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
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 351 mi
Best airline from DFW to LFT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 3.0% | 803 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 14 min | 2.6% | 1,173 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 27 min | 3.5% | 1,586 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LFT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to LFT delayed?
- 24% of DFW–LFT 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LFT?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 803 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–LFT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to LFT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to LFT?
- The scheduled DFW–LFT flight time averages 1h 27m over 351 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LFT 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 LFT?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,562 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.