Grand Junction (GJT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Junction (GJT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 58% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 772 mi
Best airline from GJT to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 1.0% | 1,151 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 23 min | 1.7% | 802 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GJT to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Friday | 79% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft24%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GJT to DFW delayed?
- 20% of GJT–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GJT to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,151 flights. 2 airlines flew GJT–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GJT to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GJT to DFW?
- The scheduled GJT–DFW flight time averages 2h 14m over 772 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are GJT to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from GJT to DFW?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,953 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.