Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Oklahoma City (OKC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 82% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 56% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 8.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 175 mi
Best airline from DFW to OKC
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 3.0% | 2,426 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 15 min | 1.5% | 600 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 27 min | 4.0% | 124 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 28 min | 2.7% | 3,677 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to OKC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 72% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to OKC delayed?
- 28% of DFW–OKC 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to OKC?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 2,426 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–OKC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to OKC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to OKC?
- The scheduled DFW–OKC flight time averages 1h 6m over 175 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are DFW to OKC flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to OKC?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,827 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.