Best Time to Fly DFW to MDT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Harrisburg International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Harrisburg (MDT) in the last 12 months, and 56.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 21.1 points below the US 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 (61% on time) and July the worst month (23%).
The cancellation rate was 3.0% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to MDT 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 | 56.5% | 100 min | 3.0% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to MDT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 47.8% | 2.8% | 142 |
| 7pm–8pm | 55.7% | 2.4% | 582 |
| 8pm–9pm | 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 MDT
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.3% | +2.3 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 28.7% | -30.3 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 59.0% | — | 2.8% | 563 |
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).