Killeen (GRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Killeen (GRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 134 mi
Best airline from GRK to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 4.8% | 1,096 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 15 min | 2.8% | 2,595 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRK to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft42%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRK to DFW delayed?
- 21% of GRK–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GRK to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,096 flights. 2 airlines flew GRK–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRK to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GRK to DFW?
- The scheduled GRK–DFW flight time averages 1h 4m over 134 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are GRK to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from GRK to DFW?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,691 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.