Best Time to Fly DFW to HRL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Valley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,483 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) in the last 12 months, and 84.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.2%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 81.4%.
October has been the best month (90% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (80%).
3.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to HRL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85.2% | 56 min | 2.4% | 1,249 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.4% | 129 min | 6.0% | 234 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to HRL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,162 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.9% | 2.5% | 729 |
| 9am–10am | 82.7% | 3.8% | 132 |
| 10am–11am | 83.5% | 2.7% | 219 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.5% | 2.4% | 205 |
| 1pm–2pm | 92.0% | 3.3% | 91 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.6% | 3.6% | 419 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 88.2% | 3.5% | 229 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 5.3% | 245 |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.7% | 3.1% | 192 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 86.7% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 9pm–10pm | 87.5% | 3.5% | 315 |
| 10pm–11pm | 75.7% | 3.3% | 336 |
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 HRL
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) | 85.5% | +0.5 pts | 0.0% | 62 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.7% | -0.3 pts | 2.3% | 128 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.7% | -7.3 pts | 0.8% | 493 |
| All other days | 85.0% | — | 3.8% | 2,479 |
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).