Best Time to Fly SBN to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
South Bend International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
984 flights were scheduled from South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 73.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 74.6%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 68.5%.
October has been the best month (84% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (70%).
2.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SBN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.6% | 114 min | 2.1% | 818 |
| PSA Airlines | 68.5% | 97 min | 3.6% | 166 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBN to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,038 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 73.9% | 1.7% | 657 |
| 8am–9am | 80.3% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.0% | 2.4% | 588 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.8% | 1.8% | 435 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.7% | 2.8% | 213 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.1% | 5.6% | 72 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SBN 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) | 58.3% | -14.7 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | +4.8 pts | 2.4% | 85 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | +2.5 pts | 1.6% | 370 |
| All other days | 73.0% | — | 2.2% | 1,545 |
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).