Tulsa (TUL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying TUL to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 237 mi
Best airline from TUL to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 2.7% | 1,545 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 2.2% | 418 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 27 min | 2.9% | 3,810 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 27 min | 6.7% | 524 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to DFW delayed?
- 22% of TUL–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,545 flights. 4 airlines flew TUL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to DFW?
- The scheduled TUL–DFW flight time averages 1h 22m over 237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TUL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 TUL to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from TUL
Other ways to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Related guides
Based on 6,297 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.