Flagstaff (FLG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Flagstaff (FLG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 42% — a 48-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 853 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLG to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 37 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLG to DFW delayed?
- 25% of FLG–DFW 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 29 minutes.
- 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 11 a.m. have the worst (62%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are FLG to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLG to DFW?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 913 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.