Tucson (TUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tucson (TUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 813 mi
Best airline from TUS to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 14 min | 1.5% | 65 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 21 min | 3.1% | 4,597 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUS to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUS to DFW delayed?
- 20% of TUS–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUS to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 65 flights. 2 airlines flew TUS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUS to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUS to DFW?
- The scheduled TUS–DFW flight time averages 2h 17m over 813 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are TUS 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 TUS to DFW?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,706 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.