Best Time to Fly PSP to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Springs International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
997 flights were scheduled from Palm Springs (PSP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (88% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (74%).
3.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PSP 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 | 80.0% | 114 min | 3.2% | 997 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PSP to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,020 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 100.0% | 4.4% | 45 |
| 6am–7am | 92.0% | 2.0% | 648 |
| 7am–8am | 97.1% | 8.1% | 37 |
| 10am–11am | 78.2% | 2.5% | 359 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.8% | 1.7% | 463 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 3.0% | 334 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.6% | 5.4% | 92 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PSP 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) | 89.5% | +8.6 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.4% | +4.5 pts | 5.3% | 95 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.4% | -7.4 pts | 1.6% | 248 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 2.6% | 1,639 |
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).