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Laredo (LRD) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

The biggest risk when flying LRD to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.

On-time
83%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
16 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.0%
Flights/day
4.2
last 12 months
Duration
1h 31m
scheduled
Distance
396 mi

Best airline from LRD to DFW

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable83%16 min2.9%3,259
SkyWest Airlines78%14 min6.1%165

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LRD to DFW flights50%75%100%August 2024: 86% on-time (148 flights)86Aug 2024September 2024: 88% on-time (129 flights)88October 2024: 92% on-time (143 flights)92November 2024: 86% on-time (142 flights)86Nov 2024December 2024: 79% on-time (152 flights)79January 2025: 87% on-time (155 flights)87February 2025: 90% on-time (140 flights)90Feb 2025March 2025: 84% on-time (153 flights)84April 2025: 79% on-time (148 flights)79May 2025: 78% on-time (147 flights)78May 2025June 2025: 70% on-time (149 flights)70July 2025: 71% on-time (152 flights)71August 2025: 78% on-time (129 flights)78Aug 2025September 2025: 83% on-time (120 flights)83October 2025: 82% on-time (123 flights)82November 2025: 80% on-time (118 flights)80Nov 2025December 2025: 88% on-time (131 flights)88January 2026: 90% on-time (122 flights)90February 2026: 92% on-time (100 flights)92Feb 2026March 2026: 90% on-time (124 flights)90April 2026: 81% on-time (140 flights)81May 2026: 86% on-time (152 flights)86May 2026June 2026: 83% on-time (150 flights)83July 2026: 85% on-time (132 flights)85

Best time to fly from LRD to DFW

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (73%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LRD to DFW5 a.m.: 89% on-time (514 flights)56 a.m.: 92% on-time (247 flights)610 a.m.: 87% on-time (761 flights)102 p.m.: 82% on-time (687 flights)143 p.m.: 73% on-time (54 flights)154 p.m.: 78% on-time (202 flights)166 p.m.: 78% on-time (722 flights)187 p.m.: 75% on-time (37 flights)198 p.m.: 76% on-time (224 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday80%16 min
Tuesday85%13 min
Wednesday82%15 min
Thursdaybest86%11 min
Friday85%16 min
Saturday83%21 min
Sunday80%19 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 operations30%
  • National airspace system27%
  • Weather6%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LRD to DFW delayed?
17% of LRD–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 16 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LRD to DFW?
Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 3,259 flights. 2 airlines flew LRD–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LRD to DFW?
Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LRD to DFW?
The scheduled LRD–DFW flight time averages 1h 31m over 396 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
How often are LRD to DFW flights cancelled?
3% 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 LRD to DFW?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 3,448 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.