Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–TUL: 3% 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, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 237 mi
Best airline from DFW to TUL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 8 min | 2.5% | 1,543 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 11 min | 2.2% | 418 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 5.9% | 522 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 28 min | 2.8% | 3,810 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to TUL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 73% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to TUL delayed?
- 27% of DFW–TUL 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to TUL?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,543 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–TUL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to TUL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to TUL?
- The scheduled DFW–TUL flight time averages 1h 12m over 237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DFW to TUL flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 TUL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,293 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.