Peoria (PIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 78% 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
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 1.7% | 763 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 24 min | 2.9% | 1,076 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIA to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather11%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 80%, based on 763 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 5 p.m. have the worst (69%). 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?
- 2.4% 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 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.
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Based on 1,839 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.