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.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 2.0% | 820 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 26 min | 3.4% | 1,317 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to TLH
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Thursdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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.
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Based on 2,167 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.