Lafayette (LFT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LFT–DFW: 3.6% 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 351 mi
Best airline from LFT 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% | 18 min | 2.5% | 1,174 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 21 min | 3.6% | 803 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 36 min | 4.4% | 1,585 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LFT to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LFT to DFW delayed?
- 26% of LFT–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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LFT to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,174 flights. 3 airlines flew LFT–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LFT to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LFT to DFW?
- The scheduled LFT–DFW flight time averages 1h 38m over 351 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are LFT to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 LFT to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,562 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.