Stillwater (SWO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on SWO–DFW: 3.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 225 mi
Best airline from SWO to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 16 min | 2.7% | 1,116 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 29 min | 5.5% | 403 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SWO to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 20 min |
| Friday | 82% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 21 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 operations60%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SWO to DFW delayed?
- 18% of SWO–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 SWO to DFW?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,116 flights. 2 airlines flew SWO–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SWO to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SWO to DFW?
- The scheduled SWO–DFW flight time averages 1h 16m over 225 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SWO to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 SWO to DFW?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,519 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.