Best Time to Fly DFW to SPS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
729 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Wichita Falls (SPS) in the last 12 months, and 84.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.9%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 84.0%.
February has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
3.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to SPS 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 | 84.9% | 94 min | 3.5% | 543 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.0% | 90 min | 2.7% | 186 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to SPS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,456 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 86.5% | 3.4% | 561 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.6% | 0.0% | 168 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 85.4% | 2.2% | 91 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.5% | 4.7% | 150 |
| 9pm–10pm | 85.8% | 4.3% | 257 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.8% | 4.5% | 199 |
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 SPS
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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.8% | +3.2 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -7.3 pts | 2.4% | 248 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 3.8% | 1,123 |
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).