Springfield (SGF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SGF–DFW. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but April 2025 dropped to 62% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 364 mi
Best airline from SGF to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 19 min | 4.3% | 529 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 18 min | 1.8% | 5,612 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 2.3% | 265 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SGF to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 18 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to DFW delayed?
- 22% of SGF–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SGF to DFW?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 529 flights. 3 airlines flew SGF–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SGF to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SGF to DFW?
- The scheduled SGF–DFW flight time averages 1h 36m over 364 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SGF to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 SGF to DFW?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,406 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.