Best Time to Fly DFW to SBP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → San Luis Obispo County Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.8% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) flights arrived on time (360 scheduled flights). That is 0.8 points below the national 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 (81% on time) and January the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to SBP 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 | 76.5% | 69 min | 1.4% | 346 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to SBP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 700 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 77.2% | 1.1% | 260 |
| 10am–11am | 75.9% | 1.0% | 412 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 25 | |
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 SBP
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) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.6% | -0.1 pts | 0.7% | 136 |
| All other days | 75.6% | — | 1.1% | 523 |
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).