Best Time to Fly LCH to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lake Charles Regional → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,044 flights were scheduled from Lake Charles (LCH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 82.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.7%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 65.0%.
January has been the best month (83% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (76%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LCH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 84.7% | 102 min | 2.9% | 941 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 65.0% | 88 min | 2.9% | 103 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LCH to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,131 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 80.0% | 4.1% | 418 |
| 6am–7am | 85.9% | 1.6% | 311 |
| 10am–11am | 90.1% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.4% | 2.3% | 44 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.8% | 2.8% | 572 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.3% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.0% | 5.9% | 677 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LCH 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) | 79.0% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.5% | +6.0 pts | 3.5% | 86 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | -4.5 pts | 1.9% | 367 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 4.3% | 1,640 |
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).