Route on-time record
BDL to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Hartford (Bradley International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 728 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2729 at 6:00 AM.
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BDL → DFW
Hartford to Dallas-Fort Worth: 728 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
73%
Cancelled
3.3%
avg delay 23 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
84% on time vs 54% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
American
71% 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 2729
6:00 AM → 9:07 AM4h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 85%
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (334 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.7% of the time (13 of 348).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 54%).
Strong track record · 334 flights
Find American 2729 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 1438
6:00 PM → 9:01 PM4h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
62%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 9.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 54% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- 73% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find American 1438 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 1838
6:43 PM → 9:48 PM4h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
62%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 67%
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 54% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
Limited track record · 36 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines71%
728 flights · 73% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM84%
363 flights · avg delay 14 min
- Noon to 3 PM72%
132 flights · avg delay 25 min
- 6 to 9 PM54%
214 flights · avg delay 37 min
Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (71%).
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 aircraft40%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
- Air traffic control and airport volume18%
- Severe weather9%
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
BDL to DFW questions
- What time of day is best to fly BDL to DFW?
- Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 54% 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 BDL to DFW?
- American, with a season-adjusted 71% chance of operating and arriving on time over 728 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 BDL to DFW?
- July (61% on time); the best was March (87%), 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.
More routes from BDL
- DFW to BDL (return)
- BDL to ORD 72%
- BDL to ATL 82%
- BDL to MCO 74%
- BDL to BWI 83%
- BDL to DCA 68%
- BDL to CLT 82%
- BDL to DTW 88%
- BDL to IAD 85%
- BDL to DEN 84%
- BDL to MSP 83%
- BDL to MDW 82%
- BDL to FLL 71%
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