South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 62% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 846 mi
Best airline from SBN to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 26 min | 1.9% | 1,952 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 35 min | 4.0% | 174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBN to DFW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 26 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft15%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBN to DFW delayed?
- 27% of SBN–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from SBN to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 1,952 flights. 2 airlines flew SBN–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBN to DFW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 6 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 SBN to DFW?
- The scheduled SBN–DFW flight time averages 2h 44m over 846 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SBN to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 SBN to DFW?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,126 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.