Lexington (LEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LEX–DFW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 61% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 785 mi
Best airline from LEX to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 1.7% | 1,435 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 21 min | 5.6% | 408 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 35 min | 1.7% | 529 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to DFW delayed?
- 22% of LEX–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LEX to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,435 flights. 3 airlines flew LEX–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to DFW?
- The scheduled LEX–DFW flight time averages 2h 35m over 785 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LEX to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.3% 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 LEX to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,404 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.