Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. American Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 9.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,303 mi
Best airline from PHL to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 22 min | 3.0% | 6,635 |
| Spirit Airlines | 69% | 31 min | 3.2% | 63 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 33 min | 3.0% | 591 |
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 (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 26 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 operations38%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to DFW delayed?
- 25% of PHL–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 23 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 6,635 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 (56%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are PHL 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 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 7,289 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.