Best Time to Fly ATL to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.0% of Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (6,689 scheduled flights). That is 3.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 5 airlines, Envoy Air led with 80.3% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 59.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and June the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to DFW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 80.3% | 58 min | 2.5% | 80 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77.2% | 88 min | 3.4% | 269 |
| American Airlines | 76.6% | 112 min | 2.9% | 2,629 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75.7% | 59 min | 2.5% | 2,790 |
| Frontier Airlines | 59.8% | 82 min | 1.7% | 906 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 15 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 13,333 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 85.4% | 2.7% | 518 |
| 6am–7am | 87.0% | 3.2% | 492 |
| 7am–8am | 78.2% | 2.5% | 1,426 |
| 8am–9am | 84.0% | 2.4% | 546 |
| 9am–10am | 80.1% | 2.6% | 657 |
| 10am–11am | 68.1% | 1.5% | 195 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.5% | 1.8% | 1,431 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.9% | 1.9% | 697 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.4% | 1.3% | 716 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.9% | 1.7% | 845 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.6% | 1.8% | 772 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.4% | 2.5% | 887 |
| 5pm–6pm | 60.5% | 2.8% | 681 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.0% | 3.1% | 935 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.6% | 4.6% | 217 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.9% | 2.7% | 1,098 |
| 9pm–10pm | 51.5% | 2.1% | 339 |
| 10pm–11pm | 73.2% | 2.7% | 779 |
| 11pm–12am | 62.2% | 3.9% | 102 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to DFW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 66.8% | -8.4 pts | 0.0% | 256 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.9% | -5.3 pts | 2.2% | 548 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.2% | -10.0 pts | 2.2% | 2,326 |
| All other days | 75.2% | — | 2.5% | 10,203 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).