Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Little Rock (LIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Little Rock (LIT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 61% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 7.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 304 mi
Best airline from DFW to LIT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 1.8% | 3,495 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 16 min | 1.8% | 492 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 27 min | 7.9% | 657 |
| American Airlines | 60% | 42 min | 3.1% | 1,025 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LIT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to LIT delayed?
- 24% of DFW–LIT 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LIT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 3,495 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–LIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to LIT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to LIT?
- The scheduled DFW–LIT flight time averages 1h 20m over 304 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LIT flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 LIT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,669 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.