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Peoria (PIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Peoria (PIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 64% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
77%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
21 min
completed flights
Cancelled
2.7%
Flights/day
2.9
last 12 months
Duration
2h 22m
scheduled
Distance
672 mi

Best airline from PIA to DFW

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

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable81%15 min1.8%703
PSA Airlines75%25 min3.1%1,256

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PIA to DFW flights50%75%100%August 2024: 77% on-time (62 flights)77Aug 2024September 2024: 77% on-time (60 flights)77October 2024: 82% on-time (62 flights)82November 2024: 83% on-time (59 flights)83Nov 2024December 2024: 74% on-time (61 flights)74January 2025: 72% on-time (61 flights)72February 2025: 93% on-time (56 flights)93Feb 2025March 2025: 90% on-time (62 flights)90April 2025: 76% on-time (87 flights)76May 2025: 76% on-time (93 flights)76May 2025June 2025: 66% on-time (88 flights)66July 2025: 69% on-time (92 flights)69August 2025: 64% on-time (93 flights)64Aug 2025September 2025: 83% on-time (90 flights)83October 2025: 85% on-time (92 flights)85November 2025: 83% on-time (87 flights)83Nov 2025December 2025: 78% on-time (89 flights)78January 2026: 88% on-time (78 flights)88February 2026: 84% on-time (76 flights)84Feb 2026March 2026: 68% on-time (88 flights)68April 2026: 76% on-time (89 flights)76May 2026: 81% on-time (93 flights)81May 2026June 2026: 72% on-time (90 flights)72July 2026: 72% on-time (90 flights)72

Best time to fly from PIA to DFW

Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, PIA to DFW6 a.m.: 81% on-time (589 flights)67 a.m.: 87% on-time (166 flights)710 a.m.: 79% on-time (92 flights)1011 a.m.: 78% on-time (245 flights)1112 p.m.: 74% on-time (116 flights)123 p.m.: 78% on-time (366 flights)154 p.m.: 66% on-time (242 flights)165 p.m.: 69% on-time (141 flights)17scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday71%25 min
Tuesdaybest81%18 min
Wednesday79%18 min
Thursday79%19 min
Friday79%16 min
Saturday76%21 min
Sunday76%32 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Airline operations36%
  • National airspace system19%
  • Weather10%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PIA to DFW delayed?
23% of PIA–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 21 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from PIA to DFW?
Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 703 flights. 2 airlines flew PIA–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from PIA to DFW?
Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from PIA to DFW?
The scheduled PIA–DFW flight time averages 2h 22m over 672 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
How often are PIA to DFW flights cancelled?
2.7% 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 PIA to DFW?
August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,959 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.