Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–SBN. August 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but February 2026 dropped to 55% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 846 mi
Best airline from DFW to SBN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 19 min | 1.5% | 1,891 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 16 min | 2.7% | 113 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to SBN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to SBN delayed?
- 24% of DFW–SBN 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 SBN?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,891 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–SBN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to SBN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to SBN?
- The scheduled DFW–SBN flight time averages 2h 31m over 846 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DFW to SBN flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to SBN?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,004 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.