Columbus (GTR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Columbus (GTR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 45% — a 48-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- 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 | 75% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 31 min |
| Friday | 72% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 41 min |
| Sundaybest | 75% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GTR to DFW delayed?
- 28% of GTR–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 33 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 28% of the time.
- How often are GTR to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from GTR to DFW?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 455 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.