Best Time to Fly BOS to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Logan International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.0% of Boston (BOS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (3,706 scheduled flights). That is 0.6 points below the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.2%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 71.5%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (75%).
3.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BOS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 79.2% | 68 min | 3.5% | 200 |
| American Airlines | 78.7% | 87 min | 3.5% | 2,637 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71.5% | 79 min | 2.4% | 863 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BOS to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,733 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.7% | 3.2% | 526 |
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 3.1% | 383 |
| 7am–8am | 83.4% | 1.9% | 1,310 |
| 8am–9am | 86.6% | 2.7% | 752 |
| 9am–10am | 78.5% | 1.2% | 246 |
| 10am–11am | 81.1% | 1.3% | 467 |
| 11am–12pm | 69.0% | 2.2% | 180 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.6% | 2.4% | 778 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.8% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.1% | 2.0% | 996 |
| 3pm–4pm | 61.7% | 2.7% | 110 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.2% | 2.1% | 668 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.5% | 4.3% | 305 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.4% | 4.0% | 581 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.7% | 3.2% | 309 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.4% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BOS 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) | 84.9% | +7.3 pts | 1.4% | 141 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.4% | -3.2 pts | 3.0% | 270 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -1.8 pts | 2.9% | 1,442 |
| All other days | 77.6% | — | 2.3% | 5,880 |
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).