Best Time to Fly BFL to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Meadows Field → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
310 flights were scheduled from Bakersfield (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 85.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and January the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
BFL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 85.8% | 128 min | 3.9% | 310 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BFL to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 670 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.4% | 1.6% | 185 |
| 6am–7am | 85.5% | 2.9% | 385 |
| 7am–8am | 90.0% | 2.8% | 72 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 28 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BFL 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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.6% | -5.5 pts | 2.2% | 137 |
| All other days | 86.1% | — | 2.6% | 491 |
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).