Jackson (JAC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jackson (JAC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 56% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 68% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 53 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,047 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAC to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 52 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 62 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 74 min |
| Thursdaybest | 78% | 31 min |
| Friday | 69% | 41 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 42 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 72 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAC to DFW delayed?
- 32% of JAC–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 53 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAC to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 3 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 JAC to DFW?
- The scheduled JAC–DFW flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,047 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are JAC to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JAC to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,365 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.