Best Time to Fly DFW to JAC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Jackson Hole
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 62.2% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Jackson (JAC) flights arrived on time (749 scheduled flights). That is 15.5 points below the national 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 August the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to JAC 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 | 62.2% | 88 min | 2.1% | 749 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to JAC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 71.5% | 0.8% | 261 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10am–11am | 67.7% | 1.2% | 419 |
| 11am–12pm | 63.6% | 5.1% | 117 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.6% | 2.4% | 338 |
| 1pm–2pm | 61.8% | 0.0% | 103 |
| 5pm–6pm | 50.5% | 2.6% | 114 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.7% | 4.3% | 70 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 9 | |
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 JAC
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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 52.1% | -15.9 pts | 5.5% | 55 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.9% | -3.0 pts | 0.8% | 385 |
| All other days | 68.0% | — | 2.3% | 982 |
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).