Roswell (ROW) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying ROW to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 435 mi
Best airline from ROW to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 0.8% | 241 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 27 min | 3.4% | 1,641 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROW to DFW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft10%
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROW to DFW delayed?
- 22% of ROW–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ROW to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 241 flights. 2 airlines flew ROW–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROW to DFW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ROW to DFW?
- The scheduled ROW–DFW flight time averages 1h 38m over 435 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are ROW to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ROW to DFW?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,882 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.