Route on-time record

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

Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 2,203 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5543 at 5:00 AM.

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BHM → DFW

Birmingham to Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,203 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 24 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 65% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

82% 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 · PSA 5543 · sold as American Eagle
5:00 AM → 7:18 AM2h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5520; its record covers all of them.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (170 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 65%).
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 170 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 4965 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:00 AM → 9:19 AM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 65%).
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#3 · Envoy 3425 · sold as American Eagle
9:25 AM → 11:37 AM2h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#4 · PSA 5670 · sold as American Eagle
9:43 AM → 11:58 AM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
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#5 · Envoy 3356 · sold as American Eagle
11:57 AM → 2:10 PM2h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 48 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (47 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 47 flights
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#6 · SkyWest 6190 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:41 AM → 9:05 AM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
5.6%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (51 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.6% of the time (3 of 54).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 65%).
- Short track record (51 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 51 flights
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#7 · Envoy 3469 · sold as American Eagle
12:20 PM → 2:31 PM2h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 86% 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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#8 · PSA 5329 · sold as American Eagle
4:45 PM → 7:00 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
4.2%
Avg arrival delay
26 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.2% of the time (3 of 71).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
Moderate track record · 68 flights
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#9 · PSA 5127 · sold as American Eagle
11:16 AM → 1:35 PM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06. Same departure also flew as PSA 5482; its record covers all of them.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
29 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (113 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 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 · 113 flights
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#10 · Envoy 3417 · sold as American Eagle
7:10 PM → 9:20 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
4.3%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (89 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.3% of the time (4 of 93).
- 72% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 89 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)82%
215 flights · 87% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)80%
741 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)74%
1,165 flights · 77% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel
American Airlines69%
82 flights · 67% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM87%
702 flights · avg delay 16 min
9 AM to noon84%
474 flights · avg delay 16 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
320 flights · avg delay 38 min
3 to 6 PM65%
485 flights · avg delay 36 min
6 to 9 PM72%
222 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Wednesday (80%). Worst: Sunday (74%).

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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 aircraft47%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
Severe weather18%
Air traffic control and airport volume9%

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

BHM to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly BHM to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures 3 to 6 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 BHM to DFW?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 215 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 BHM to DFW?: July (68% on time); the best was November (83%), 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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