Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on HRL–DFW: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 84% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 461 mi
Best airline from HRL to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 2.6% | 2,918 |
| PSA Airlines | 83% | 22 min | 5.6% | 233 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 17 min | 9.5% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HRL to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 10 min |
| Friday | 84% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HRL to DFW delayed?
- 16% of HRL–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HRL to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 2,918 flights. 3 airlines flew HRL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HRL to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HRL to DFW?
- The scheduled HRL–DFW flight time averages 1h 39m over 461 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are HRL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from HRL to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.