Best Time to Fly DFW to GRI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Central Nebraska Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
707 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Island (GRI) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to GRI 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 | 75.0% | 106 min | 2.7% | 707 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to GRI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,435 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 81.6% | 2.2% | 368 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.4% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.9% | 1.8% | 281 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.6% | 5.5% | 109 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.6% | 4.7% | 578 |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 DFW to GRI
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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.8% | -12.2 pts | 5.3% | 57 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.2% | -0.9 pts | 2.1% | 240 |
| All other days | 77.1% | — | 3.4% | 1,112 |
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).