Jacksonville (JAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jacksonville (JAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 61% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 917 mi
Best airline from JAX to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 21 min | 2.8% | 3,571 |
| Frontier Airlines | 62% | 21 min | 1.6% | 127 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (38%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to DFW delayed?
- 24% of JAX–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAX to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 3,571 flights. 2 airlines flew JAX–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (38%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to DFW?
- The scheduled JAX–DFW flight time averages 2h 51m over 917 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are JAX to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 JAX to DFW?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,698 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.