Best Time to Fly BUF to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Buffalo Niagara International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
578 flights were scheduled from Buffalo (BUF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 73.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
March has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BUF 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 | 73.8% | 72 min | 3.0% | 577 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUF to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,076 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 80.0% | 3.1% | 392 |
| 7am–8am | 85.8% | 2.0% | 296 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.5% | 2.2% | 90 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.2% | 1.6% | 246 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUF 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 | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.7% | -13.3 pts | 2.8% | 36 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.2% | -9.8 pts | 1.2% | 256 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 2.8% | 765 |
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).