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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Tallahassee (TLH): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Tallahassee (TLH) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 54% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
76%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
21 min
completed flights
Cancelled
2.9%
Flights/day
3.0
last 12 months
Duration
2h 13m
scheduled
Distance
767 mi

Best airline from DFW to TLH

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable81%12 min2.0%820
PSA Airlines73%26 min3.4%1,317

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for DFW to TLH flights50%75%100%June 2024: 70% on-time (90 flights)70Jun 2024July 2024: 68% on-time (92 flights)68August 2024: 87% on-time (92 flights)87September 2024: 79% on-time (90 flights)79Sep 2024October 2024: 94% on-time (92 flights)94November 2024: 89% on-time (87 flights)89December 2024: 84% on-time (91 flights)84Dec 2024January 2025: 75% on-time (93 flights)75February 2025: 81% on-time (84 flights)81March 2025: 86% on-time (93 flights)86Mar 2025April 2025: 66% on-time (90 flights)66May 2025: 75% on-time (93 flights)75June 2025: 54% on-time (90 flights)54Jun 2025July 2025: 69% on-time (92 flights)69August 2025: 65% on-time (93 flights)65September 2025: 79% on-time (90 flights)79Sep 2025October 2025: 85% on-time (92 flights)85November 2025: 80% on-time (87 flights)80December 2025: 61% on-time (91 flights)61Dec 2025January 2026: 82% on-time (88 flights)82February 2026: 84% on-time (81 flights)84March 2026: 71% on-time (93 flights)71Mar 2026April 2026: 74% on-time (90 flights)74May 2026: 70% on-time (93 flights)70

Best time to fly from DFW to TLH

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, DFW to TLH9 a.m.: 85% on-time (74 flights)910 a.m.: 85% on-time (647 flights)102 p.m.: 74% on-time (671 flights)143 p.m.: 76% on-time (34 flights)156 p.m.: 69% on-time (151 flights)187 p.m.: 69% on-time (545 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday74%19 min
Tuesday77%24 min
Wednesday76%22 min
Thursdaybest80%16 min
Friday79%16 min
Saturday75%25 min
Sunday71%24 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft52%
  • Airline operations25%
  • National airspace system13%
  • Weather10%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from DFW to TLH delayed?
24% of DFW–TLH 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 21 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from DFW to TLH?
Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 820 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–TLH frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to TLH?
Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 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 TLH?
The scheduled DFW–TLH flight time averages 2h 13m over 767 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
How often are DFW to TLH flights cancelled?
2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
What is the worst month to fly from DFW to TLH?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 2,167 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.