Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Texarkana (TXK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Texarkana (TXK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 181 mi
Best airline from DFW to TXK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 2.8% | 967 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 3.9% | 484 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to TXK
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to TXK delayed?
- 22% of DFW–TXK 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to TXK?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 967 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–TXK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to TXK?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to TXK?
- The scheduled DFW–TXK flight time averages 1h 3m over 181 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DFW to TXK flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 TXK?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,451 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.