Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Springfield (SGF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Springfield (SGF) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 90% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 67% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 364 mi
Best airline from DFW to SGF
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 2.3% | 265 |
| PSA Airlines | 84% | 14 min | 4.2% | 529 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 12 min | 1.8% | 5,613 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to SGF
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 79% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 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 operations22%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to SGF delayed?
- 20% of DFW–SGF 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to SGF?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 265 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–SGF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to SGF?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 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 SGF?
- The scheduled DFW–SGF flight time averages 1h 27m over 364 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DFW to SGF flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 SGF?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,407 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.