Valparaiso (VPS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Valparaiso (VPS) 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 641 mi
Best airline from VPS to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 27 min | 8.2% | 256 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 18 min | 2.7% | 695 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 31 min | 2.5% | 1,785 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to DFW delayed?
- 26% of VPS–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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from VPS to DFW?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 256 flights. 3 airlines flew VPS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VPS to DFW?
- The scheduled VPS–DFW flight time averages 2h 20m over 641 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are VPS 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 VPS to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,736 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.