Flagstaff (FLG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Flagstaff (FLG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 20% — a 70-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 853 mi
Best airline from FLG to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 29 min | 1.7% | 872 |
| American Airlines | 38% | 113 min | 8.3% | 72 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLG to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 37 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 40 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 24 min |
| Friday | 76% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 52 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLG to DFW delayed?
- 27% of FLG–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 35 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLG to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 872 flights. 2 airlines flew FLG–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLG to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLG to DFW?
- The scheduled FLG–DFW flight time averages 2h 27m over 853 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are FLG to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLG to DFW?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 20% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 70-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 944 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.