Huntsville (HSV) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying HSV to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 603 mi
Best airline from HSV to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 17 min | 2.0% | 2,292 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 4.4% | 316 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 32 min | 1.1% | 373 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 36 min | 5.4% | 1,474 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to DFW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 23 min |
| Friday | 78% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HSV to DFW delayed?
- 26% of HSV–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HSV to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 2,292 flights. 4 airlines flew HSV–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HSV to DFW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 1 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 HSV to DFW?
- The scheduled HSV–DFW flight time averages 2h 14m over 603 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are HSV to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 HSV to DFW?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,455 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.