Best Time to Fly SJC to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,102 flights were scheduled from San Jose (SJC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 81.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and November the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
SJC 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 | 81.1% | 102 min | 2.1% | 1,095 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SJC to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,483 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.6% | 2.4% | 740 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 8am–9am | 93.3% | 1.6% | 121 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.6% | 1.2% | 486 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.9% | 2.9% | 170 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 270 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.2% | 2.8% | 567 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | 83.8% | 5.1% | 39 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SJC 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) | 75.6% | -4.9 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.5% | -4.0 pts | 1.0% | 100 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.2% | -2.3 pts | 1.3% | 459 |
| All other days | 80.5% | — | 2.3% | 1,879 |
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).