New York (JFK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on JFK–DFW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 65% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,391 mi
Best airline from JFK to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 22 min | 2.3% | 2,749 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 1.3% | 225 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 27 min | 3.4% | 1,179 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 28 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to DFW delayed?
- 25% of JFK–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,749 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to DFW?
- The scheduled JFK–DFW flight time averages 4h 6m over 1,391 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are JFK to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to DFW?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,155 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.