Best Time to Fly LBB to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lubbock Preston Smith International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,622 flights were scheduled from Lubbock (LBB) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 82.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 85.7%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 75.0%.
October has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (80%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LBB 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 | 85.7% | 139 min | 4.1% | 320 |
| Envoy Air | 85.0% | 88 min | 1.3% | 1,540 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.9% | 83 min | 3.2% | 407 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.0% | 126 min | 5.9% | 355 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LBB to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,294 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.3% | 2.5% | 588 |
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 2.0% | 585 |
| 7am–8am | 80.3% | 1.6% | 547 |
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 9am–10am | 84.9% | 1.6% | 183 |
| 10am–11am | 85.4% | 1.9% | 650 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.1% | 0.0% | 187 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.9% | 1.5% | 531 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 1.9% | 419 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.0% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.7% | 3.5% | 484 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.5% | 5.4% | 648 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 32 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.6% | 3.2% | 252 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LBB 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) | 67.8% | -14.1 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.0% | -5.8 pts | 1.0% | 195 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.5% | +0.7 pts | 1.8% | 953 |
| All other days | 81.8% | — | 2.8% | 4,056 |
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).