Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Roswell (ROW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–ROW: 3.2% 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, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 435 mi
Best airline from DFW to ROW
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 | 0.8% | 242 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 3.5% | 1,640 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ROW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft15%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather25%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ROW delayed?
- 22% of DFW–ROW 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ROW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 242 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–ROW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ROW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to ROW?
- The scheduled DFW–ROW flight time averages 1h 40m over 435 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ROW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to ROW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,882 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.