Lawton/Fort Sill (LAW) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on LAW–DFW: 5.1% 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, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 140 mi
Best airline from LAW to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 20 min | 4.4% | 1,100 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 31 min | 5.9% | 1,041 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAW to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 23 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAW to DFW delayed?
- 24% of LAW–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAW to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,100 flights. 2 airlines flew LAW–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAW to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAW to DFW?
- The scheduled LAW–DFW flight time averages 1h 3m over 140 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LAW to DFW flights cancelled?
- 5.1% 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 LAW to DFW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,160 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.