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Wichita (ICT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Wichita (ICT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.

On-time
76%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
22 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.4%
Flights/day
6.8
last 12 months
Duration
1h 25m
scheduled
Distance
328 mi

Best airline from ICT to DFW

4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable81%14 min2.4%2,451
SkyWest Airlines75%25 min2.7%513
PSA Airlines74%29 min5.2%1,562
American Airlines67%33 min3.3%731

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for ICT to DFW flights50%75%100%June 2024: 76% on-time (248 flights)76Jun 2024July 2024: 75% on-time (258 flights)75August 2024: 76% on-time (254 flights)76September 2024: 84% on-time (196 flights)84Sep 2024October 2024: 81% on-time (231 flights)81November 2024: 70% on-time (234 flights)70December 2024: 75% on-time (225 flights)75Dec 2024January 2025: 73% on-time (231 flights)73February 2025: 75% on-time (199 flights)75March 2025: 81% on-time (237 flights)81Mar 2025April 2025: 66% on-time (231 flights)66May 2025: 67% on-time (219 flights)67June 2025: 62% on-time (234 flights)62Jun 2025July 2025: 74% on-time (245 flights)74August 2025: 74% on-time (228 flights)74September 2025: 82% on-time (209 flights)82Sep 2025October 2025: 85% on-time (227 flights)85November 2025: 77% on-time (215 flights)77December 2025: 76% on-time (212 flights)76Dec 2025January 2026: 89% on-time (189 flights)89February 2026: 90% on-time (160 flights)90March 2026: 76% on-time (174 flights)76Mar 2026April 2026: 79% on-time (192 flights)79May 2026: 70% on-time (209 flights)70

Best time to fly from ICT to DFW

Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, ICT to DFW5 a.m.: 82% on-time (396 flights)56 a.m.: 84% on-time (541 flights)67 a.m.: 79% on-time (288 flights)78 a.m.: 84% on-time (54 flights)89 a.m.: 78% on-time (332 flights)910 a.m.: 81% on-time (723 flights)1011 a.m.: 75% on-time (40 flights)1112 p.m.: 78% on-time (680 flights)122 p.m.: 79% on-time (385 flights)144 p.m.: 71% on-time (639 flights)165 p.m.: 92% on-time (37 flights)176 p.m.: 61% on-time (680 flights)188 p.m.: 74% on-time (450 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday74%24 min
Tuesday78%21 min
Wednesday75%20 min
Thursdaybest78%23 min
Friday78%21 min
Saturday76%22 min
Sunday74%22 min

What causes delays on this route

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

  • Late-arriving aircraft48%
  • Airline operations28%
  • National airspace system15%
  • Weather9%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from ICT to DFW delayed?
24% of ICT–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 22 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from ICT to DFW?
Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 2,451 flights. 4 airlines flew ICT–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from ICT to DFW?
Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from ICT to DFW?
The scheduled ICT–DFW flight time averages 1h 25m over 328 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
How often are ICT to DFW flights cancelled?
3.4% 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 ICT to DFW?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 5,257 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.