Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Laredo (LRD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Laredo (LRD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 66% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 396 mi
Best airline from DFW to LRD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 2.6% | 3,122 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 4.7% | 169 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LRD
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 8 min |
| Friday | 81% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 11 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 operations32%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to LRD delayed?
- 19% of DFW–LRD 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LRD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 3,122 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–LRD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to LRD?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to LRD?
- The scheduled DFW–LRD flight time averages 1h 28m over 396 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LRD 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 LRD?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,315 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.