Best Time to Fly PHL to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.8% of Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (3,473 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.8%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 66.4%.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
3.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL 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 | 78.8% | 92 min | 3.4% | 3,194 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66.4% | 81 min | 3.2% | 279 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,958 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.8% | 3.4% | 698 |
| 6am–7am | 86.2% | 1.8% | 611 |
| 7am–8am | 87.3% | 2.8% | 178 |
| 8am–9am | 79.2% | 2.4% | 818 |
| 9am–10am | 75.7% | 3.5% | 115 |
| 10am–11am | 82.0% | 2.0% | 496 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.7% | 2.0% | 352 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.1% | 1.8% | 457 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.1% | 0.8% | 363 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.5% | 3.0% | 166 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.2% | 1.9% | 666 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.1% | 3.6% | 359 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.7% | 5.0% | 496 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.2% | 5.1% | 626 |
| 7pm–8pm | 51.3% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.5% | 7.3% | 191 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.2% | 4.6% | 323 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL 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) | 75.0% | -4.1 pts | 0.8% | 125 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.4% | -9.7 pts | 3.7% | 269 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.9% | -12.2 pts | 5.7% | 1,270 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 2.4% | 5,294 |
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).