Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Valparaiso (VPS) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 641 mi
Best airline from DFW to VPS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 2.5% | 683 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 16 min | 7.0% | 256 |
| American Airlines | 63% | 30 min | 2.6% | 1,925 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to VPS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 20 min |
| Friday | 66% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 29 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 operations29%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to VPS delayed?
- 31% of DFW–VPS 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to VPS?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 683 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–VPS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to VPS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to VPS?
- The scheduled DFW–VPS flight time averages 1h 59m over 641 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to VPS 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 VPS?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,864 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.