Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on JAN–DFW: 3.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 408 mi
Best airline from JAN to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 2.2% | 1,400 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 29 min | 3.9% | 1,688 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 3.5% | 778 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAN to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 31 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAN to DFW delayed?
- 24% of JAN–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAN to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,400 flights. 3 airlines flew JAN–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAN to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 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 JAN to DFW?
- The scheduled JAN–DFW flight time averages 1h 45m over 408 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are JAN to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 JAN to DFW?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,866 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.