Columbus (GTR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Columbus (GTR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 61% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 491 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GTR to DFW
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 78% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 33 min |
| Friday | 75% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 46 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GTR to DFW delayed?
- 25% of GTR–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 28 minutes.
- How long is the flight from GTR to DFW?
- The scheduled GTR–DFW flight time averages 1h 55m over 491 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are GTR to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 GTR to DFW?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 394 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.