San Angelo (SJT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SJT to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 229 mi
Best airline from SJT to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 20 min | 4.2% | 2,000 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 17 min | 0.8% | 257 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJT to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather22%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJT to DFW delayed?
- 21% of SJT–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SJT to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 2,000 flights. 2 airlines flew SJT–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJT to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% 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 SJT to DFW?
- The scheduled SJT–DFW flight time averages 1h 13m over 229 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SJT to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from SJT to DFW?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,257 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.