Lake Charles (LCH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LCH–DFW: 3.7% 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 295 mi
Best airline from LCH to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 17 min | 2.8% | 973 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 29 min | 4.4% | 1,250 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LCH to DFW
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 23 min |
| Friday | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft16%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LCH to DFW delayed?
- 21% of LCH–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 LCH to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 973 flights. 2 airlines flew LCH–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LCH to DFW?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LCH to DFW?
- The scheduled LCH–DFW flight time averages 1h 29m over 295 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LCH to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LCH to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,223 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.