Best Time to Fly DFW to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,979 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 75.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Frontier Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 90.7%, while American Airlines trailed at 70.4%.
February has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
3.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 90.7% | 36 min | 0.7% | 140 |
| Delta Air Lines | 89.7% | 78 min | 5.9% | 404 |
| American Airlines | 70.4% | 77 min | 2.6% | 1,435 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,994 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.5% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 7am–8am | 88.5% | 2.1% | 1,027 |
| 8am–9am | 87.3% | 3.5% | 550 |
| 9am–10am | 75.5% | 2.5% | 398 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 11am–12pm | 61.5% | 3.9% | 203 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.1% | 1.7% | 920 |
| 1pm–2pm | 61.0% | 6.1% | 66 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.4% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.4% | 2.4% | 414 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.2% | 4.4% | 204 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
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 JFK
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) | 90.7% | +10.5 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.2% | -6.9 pts | 2.1% | 145 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.2% | -14.0 pts | 4.5% | 791 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 2.1% | 2,983 |
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).