Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Stillwater (SWO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–SWO: 4.1% 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, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 225 mi
Best airline from DFW to SWO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 3.2% | 1,058 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 6.5% | 399 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to SWO
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather25%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to SWO delayed?
- 20% of DFW–SWO 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to SWO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,058 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–SWO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to SWO?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to SWO?
- The scheduled DFW–SWO flight time averages 1h 18m over 225 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DFW to SWO flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 SWO?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,457 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.