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.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 76% | 17 min | 1.8% | 2,216 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 32 min | 1.1% | 373 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 36 min | 5.4% | 1,452 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 24 min | 5.0% | 222 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to DFW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 24 min |
| Fridaybest | 78% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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.
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Based on 4,263 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.