Tulsa (TUL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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
- 8.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 237 mi
Best airline from TUL to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 2.6% | 1,418 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 19 min | 2.0% | 448 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 27 min | 2.8% | 3,757 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 7.2% | 483 |
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 (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 1,418 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 (44%). 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 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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.
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Based on 6,106 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.