Best Time to Fly DFW to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,509 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 72.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to PIT 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 | 72.3% | 69 min | 1.6% | 1,505 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,988 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.7% | 0.9% | 645 |
| 8am–9am | 76.1% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 10am–11am | 82.5% | 0.3% | 327 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.8% | 2.3% | 395 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.5% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.4% | 1.0% | 406 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.4% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.0% | 6.2% | 32 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.4% | 1.4% | 139 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.4% | 1.8% | 499 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.4% | 3.0% | 198 |
| 8pm–9pm | 51.5% | 2.9% | 104 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 PIT
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) | 81.2% | +5.2 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.5% | -6.6 pts | 0.8% | 119 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.7% | -10.4 pts | 1.3% | 598 |
| All other days | 76.1% | — | 1.6% | 2,223 |
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).