Best Time to Fly DFW to LBB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Lubbock Preston Smith International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,622 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock (LBB) in the last 12 months, and 79.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Envoy Air led with 84.4% on time and American Airlines was last with 62.9%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and December the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to LBB 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 | 84.4% | 64 min | 1.2% | 1,539 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.8% | 98 min | 4.4% | 409 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.7% | 89 min | 6.2% | 355 |
| American Airlines | 62.9% | 98 min | 3.8% | 319 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to LBB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,294 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.8% | 1.5% | 271 |
| 8am–9am | 91.0% | 1.7% | 642 |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 117 |
| 10am–11am | 85.6% | 2.0% | 597 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.9% | 1.7% | 406 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.9% | 3.6% | 84 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.7% | 2.9% | 417 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.8% | 2.6% | 78 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.1% | 4.8% | 645 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.0% | 4.3% | 117 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.3% | 2.4% | 369 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.6% | 1.2% | 322 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.1% | 2.5% | 324 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.9% | 2.8% | 497 |
| 10pm–11pm | 59.8% | 2.5% | 406 |
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 LBB
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) | 71.1% | -8.1 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.0% | -11.2 pts | 1.0% | 196 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.7% | +0.5 pts | 1.5% | 954 |
| All other days | 79.2% | — | 2.9% | 4,054 |
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).