Fort Smith (FSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Smith (FSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 59% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 227 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FSM to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Friday | 83% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FSM to DFW delayed?
- 17% of FSM–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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FSM to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 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 FSM to DFW?
- The scheduled FSM–DFW flight time averages 1h 20m over 227 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are FSM to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 FSM to DFW?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,357 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.