Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAX–DFW. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but November 2025 dropped to 66% — a gap of 23 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,235 mi
Best airline from LAX to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 1.2% | 1,434 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80% | 17 min | 1.8% | 1,591 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 22 min | 1.9% | 9,445 |
| Frontier Airlines | 62% | 31 min | 1.7% | 785 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to DFW
Aim for departures around 12 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 22 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to DFW delayed?
- 24% of LAX–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 LAX to DFW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,434 flights. 4 airlines flew LAX–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to DFW?
- Departures around 12 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to DFW?
- The scheduled LAX–DFW flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,235 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LAX to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 LAX to DFW?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 13,255 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.