Little Rock (LIT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Little Rock (LIT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 85% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 54% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (79% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 7.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 304 mi
Best airline from LIT to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 30 min | 7.5% | 655 |
| Envoy Air | 74% | 21 min | 1.9% | 3,781 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 33 min | 3.4% | 971 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 29 min | 2.4% | 492 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIT to DFW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 22 min |
| Friday | 75% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIT to DFW delayed?
- 27% of LIT–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LIT to DFW?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 655 flights. 4 airlines flew LIT–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIT to DFW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIT to DFW?
- The scheduled LIT–DFW flight time averages 1h 30m over 304 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are LIT to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 LIT to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,899 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.