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Huntsville (HSV) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

The biggest risk when flying HSV to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.

On-time
73%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
25 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.1%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable76%17 min1.8%2,216
SkyWest Airlines72%32 min1.1%373
PSA Airlines70%36 min5.4%1,452
American Airlines66%24 min5.0%222

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for HSV to DFW flights50%75%100%June 2024: 66% on-time (190 flights)66Jun 2024July 2024: 68% on-time (202 flights)68August 2024: 82% on-time (178 flights)82September 2024: 70% on-time (183 flights)70Sep 2024October 2024: 77% on-time (181 flights)77November 2024: 80% on-time (180 flights)80December 2024: 71% on-time (180 flights)71Dec 2024January 2025: 55% on-time (176 flights)55February 2025: 79% on-time (161 flights)79March 2025: 82% on-time (203 flights)82Mar 2025April 2025: 69% on-time (174 flights)69May 2025: 67% on-time (184 flights)67June 2025: 67% on-time (192 flights)67Jun 2025July 2025: 68% on-time (197 flights)68August 2025: 69% on-time (171 flights)69September 2025: 74% on-time (158 flights)74Sep 2025October 2025: 75% on-time (187 flights)75November 2025: 78% on-time (176 flights)78December 2025: 72% on-time (175 flights)72Dec 2025January 2026: 80% on-time (142 flights)80February 2026: 79% on-time (141 flights)79March 2026: 79% on-time (177 flights)79Mar 2026April 2026: 81% on-time (176 flights)81May 2026: 79% on-time (179 flights)79

Best time to fly from HSV to DFW

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (60%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, HSV to DFW5 a.m.: 77% on-time (667 flights)56 a.m.: 72% on-time (454 flights)67 a.m.: 78% on-time (265 flights)79 a.m.: 85% on-time (586 flights)910 a.m.: 78% on-time (192 flights)1011 a.m.: 80% on-time (140 flights)1112 p.m.: 76% on-time (274 flights)121 p.m.: 63% on-time (292 flights)132 p.m.: 79% on-time (118 flights)143 p.m.: 60% on-time (192 flights)154 p.m.: 81% on-time (104 flights)165 p.m.: 65% on-time (537 flights)177 p.m.: 66% on-time (410 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday73%24 min
Tuesday77%17 min
Wednesday72%28 min
Thursday75%24 min
Fridaybest78%19 min
Saturday70%34 min
Sunday70%30 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline operations35%
  • National airspace system12%
  • Weather12%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from HSV to DFW delayed?
27% of HSV–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 25 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from HSV to DFW?
Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,216 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 3 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 27% of the time.
How often are HSV to DFW flights cancelled?
3.1% 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 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.

Based on 4,263 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.