Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Wichita Falls (SPS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to SPS isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 113 mi
Best airline from DFW to SPS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 3.0% | 667 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 22 min | 3.4% | 851 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to SPS
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to SPS delayed?
- 20% of DFW–SPS 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to SPS?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 667 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–SPS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to SPS?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to SPS?
- The scheduled DFW–SPS flight time averages 1h 5m over 113 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DFW to SPS flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to SPS?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,518 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.