Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 60% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 9.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,303 mi
Best airline from PHL to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 2.8% | 6,292 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 3.7% | 81 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67% | 33 min | 2.7% | 559 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 operations39%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to DFW delayed?
- 24% of PHL–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 6,292 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to DFW?
- The scheduled PHL–DFW flight time averages 3h 47m over 1,303 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,932 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.