Wichita Falls (SPS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Wichita Falls (SPS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 113 mi
Best airline from SPS to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 18 min | 3.2% | 666 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 26 min | 2.9% | 852 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SPS to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 24 min |
| Friday | 81% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SPS to DFW delayed?
- 18% of SPS–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SPS to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 666 flights. 2 airlines flew SPS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SPS to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SPS to DFW?
- The scheduled SPS–DFW flight time averages 1h 1m over 113 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SPS to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 SPS to DFW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,518 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.