Best Time to Fly DFW to SBN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → South Bend International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
984 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend (SBN) in the last 12 months, and 73.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 77.0%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 73.2%.
May has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to SBN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 77.0% | 46 min | 3.0% | 166 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73.2% | 95 min | 1.6% | 818 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to SBN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,038 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 82.2% | 1.7% | 588 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.2% | 2.1% | 469 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.3% | 1.6% | 186 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.2% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.7% | 2.0% | 391 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.0% | 1.2% | 329 |
| 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 SBN
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) | 69.4% | -5.2 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -0.6 pts | 3.5% | 85 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.1% | +4.5 pts | 1.4% | 370 |
| All other days | 74.7% | — | 1.7% | 1,545 |
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).