Portland (PDX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 66% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,616 mi
Best airline from PDX to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 20 min | 2.2% | 3,924 |
| Alaska Airlines | 77% | 11 min | 0.6% | 1,089 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 11 min | 5.9% | 68 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to DFW delayed?
- 22% of PDX–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 3,924 flights. 3 airlines flew PDX–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to DFW?
- The scheduled PDX–DFW flight time averages 3h 47m over 1,616 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PDX to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 PDX to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,081 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.