Best Time to Fly JAX to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Jacksonville International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.6% of Jacksonville (JAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (1,833 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 77.6% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 75.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
JAX to DFW 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 | 77.6% | 91 min | 2.9% | 1,796 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75.7% | 71 min | 0.0% | 37 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JAX to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,667 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.4% | 2.2% | 311 |
| 6am–7am | 89.6% | 2.6% | 310 |
| 7am–8am | 85.8% | 5.0% | 424 |
| 8am–9am | 87.3% | 1.7% | 415 |
| 9am–10am | 85.2% | 3.5% | 113 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 11am–12pm | 84.2% | 1.9% | 646 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.1% | 0.6% | 163 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.8% | 1.1% | 88 |
| 2pm–3pm | 53.1% | 3.0% | 100 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.0% | 2.8% | 352 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.8% | 2.5% | 199 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.7% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.9% | 5.8% | 376 |
| 8pm–9pm | 38.5% | 7.1% | 70 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JAX to DFW
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) | 70.2% | -8.9 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.0% | +1.9 pts | 2.6% | 152 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.3% | -6.7 pts | 3.3% | 731 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 2.9% | 2,717 |
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).