Panama City (ECP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ECP to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 685 mi
Best airline from ECP to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 2.2% | 1,388 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 28 min | 5.8% | 643 |
| American Airlines | 60% | 59 min | 3.2% | 560 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ECP to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 46 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 30 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 operations24%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ECP to DFW delayed?
- 26% of ECP–DFW 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ECP to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,388 flights. 3 airlines flew ECP–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ECP to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ECP to DFW?
- The scheduled ECP–DFW flight time averages 2h 22m over 685 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ECP to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 ECP to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,593 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.