Best Time to Fly BHM to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,199 flights were scheduled from Birmingham (BHM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 79.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 87.1% on time and American Airlines was last with 72.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and June the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
BHM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 87.1% | 129 min | 1.9% | 214 |
| Envoy Air | 80.2% | 71 min | 1.5% | 735 |
| PSA Airlines | 77.5% | 126 min | 3.7% | 1,101 |
| American Airlines | 72.7% | 95 min | 4.0% | 149 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BHM to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,514 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.3% | 1.9% | 667 |
| 6am–7am | 77.2% | 2.6% | 458 |
| 7am–8am | 81.3% | 2.3% | 265 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 83.4% | 1.9% | 624 |
| 10am–11am | 83.8% | 2.5% | 203 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.6% | 3.7% | 162 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.9% | 1.4% | 144 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.6% | 3.1% | 514 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.8% | 1.6% | 311 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.7% | 2.8% | 141 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.0% | 3.5% | 543 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.0% | 4.8% | 460 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BHM 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) | 70.2% | -8.4 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.4% | +1.7 pts | 1.8% | 167 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.7% | -4.9 pts | 2.6% | 836 |
| All other days | 78.6% | — | 2.9% | 3,427 |
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).