Houston (HOU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Houston (HOU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 247 mi
Best airline from HOU to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 3.2% | 2,585 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 29 min | 6.5% | 858 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 3.9% | 955 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 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 operations28%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to DFW delayed?
- 23% of HOU–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HOU to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 2,585 flights. 3 airlines flew HOU–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to DFW?
- The scheduled HOU–DFW flight time averages 1h 23m over 247 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are HOU to DFW flights cancelled?
- 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 HOU to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,398 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.