Portland (PWM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PWM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 149 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.41
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,622 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PWM to DFW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 38 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 38 min |
| Friday | 83% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 58% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 42 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PWM to DFW delayed?
- 24% of PWM–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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PWM to DFW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PWM to DFW?
- The scheduled PWM–DFW flight time averages 4h 15m over 1,622 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PWM 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 day of the week is most reliable for PWM to DFW?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 58%.
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Based on 265 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.