Best Time to Fly DFW to FAT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Fresno Yosemite International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,362 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno (FAT) in the last 12 months, and 63.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.0 points below 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 (73% on time) and June the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to FAT 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 | 63.7% | 70 min | 2.7% | 1,362 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to FAT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,764 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 82.0% | 0.3% | 340 |
| 9am–10am | 78.8% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 10am–11am | 78.1% | 3.5% | 341 |
| 11am–12pm | 67.6% | 1.9% | 108 |
| 12pm–1pm | 58.1% | 2.2% | 227 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.5% | 1.4% | 278 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.8% | 1.5% | 409 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 56.1% | 2.7% | 186 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.6% | 2.8% | 540 |
| 10pm–11pm | 46.0% | 3.3% | 245 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to FAT
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) | 66.7% | -1.6 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.5% | -5.8 pts | 2.0% | 98 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 51.5% | -16.8 pts | 0.9% | 582 |
| All other days | 68.3% | — | 2.6% | 2,039 |
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).