Route on-time record

ATL to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 6,735 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2770 at 6:04 AM.

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ATL → DFW

Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth: 6,735 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

2.7%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

84% on time vs 58% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Spirit

75% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · American 2770
6:04 AM → 7:40 AM2h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (325 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 325 flights
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#2 · Delta 961
8:56 AM → 10:25 AM2h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (347 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (13 of 362).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 347 flights
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#3 · American 1791
12:22 PM → 1:53 PM2h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2472; its record covers all of them.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (67 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 67 flights
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#4 · American 3249
11:21 AM → 12:49 PM2h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
205 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#5 · American 1567
8:21 AM → 9:55 AM2h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (351 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (12 of 364).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 351 flights
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#6 · American 1358
1:38 PM → 3:05 PM2h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1793; its record covers all of them.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 54 flights
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#7 · Delta 414
11:00 AM → 12:30 PM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
1.2%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (335 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 335 flights
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#8 · Envoy 3390 · sold as American Eagle
9:43 AM → 11:15 AM2h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#9 · American 1816
11:00 AM → 12:30 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2671; its record covers all of them.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
31 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (121 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 121 flights
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#10 · Delta 839
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
3.1%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (342 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.1% of the time (11 of 355).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 342 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Spirit Airlines75%
337 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
American Airlines75%
2,669 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)74%
81 flights · 72% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel
Delta Air Lines72%
2,790 flights · 74% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel
Frontier Airlines59%
843 flights · 60% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM84%
1,709 flights · avg delay 15 min
9 AM to noon81%
986 flights · avg delay 19 min
Noon to 3 PM77%
1,115 flights · avg delay 22 min
3 to 6 PM66%
1,239 flights · avg delay 24 min
6 to 9 PM58%
1,141 flights · avg delay 35 min
After 9 PM68%
545 flights · avg delay 22 min

Best day: Tuesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (69%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

ATL → DAL 78% chance on time
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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft39%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)35%
Air traffic control and airport volume21%
Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ATL to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly ATL to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 58% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ATL to DFW?: Spirit, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 337 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ATL to DFW?: May (62% on time); the best was October (81%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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