Route on-time record

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

Boston (Boston Logan International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 3,781 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2555 at 7:00 AM.

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BOS → DFW

Boston to Dallas-Fort Worth: 3,781 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

76% chance on time

Check BOS to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $362 (American 2527 on 2026-10-29). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 2555
7:00 AM → 10:23 AM4h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1241; its record covers all of them.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (114 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 114 flights
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#2 · American 2527
6:00 AM → 9:29 AM4h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (13 of 360).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 346 flights
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#3 · American 701
8:26 AM → 11:55 AM4h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1811; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (340 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (13 of 358).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 340 flights
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#4 · American 2174
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM4h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 28 flights
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#5 · American 479
10:18 AM → 1:44 PM4h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg arrival delay
26 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (205 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 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.
Strong track record · 205 flights
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#6 · Delta 760
7:45 AM → 11:21 AM4h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (340 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 340 flights
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#7 · American 2600
10:48 AM → 2:25 PM4h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
4.1%
Avg arrival delay
32 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (138 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.1% of the time (6 of 145).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 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 · 138 flights
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#8 · American 1270
2:02 PM → 5:32 PM4h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 42 flights
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#9 · American 909
12:39 PM → 3:58 PM4h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
9.1%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- 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 (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#10 · American 1563
3:18 PM → 6:50 PM4h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- 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 (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 37 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines76%
2,626 flights · 79% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel
JetBlue75%
261 flights · 76% on time as flown · 3.0% cancel
Delta Air Lines69%
860 flights · 70% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM87%
1,500 flights · avg delay 12 min
9 AM to noon80%
481 flights · avg delay 26 min
Noon to 3 PM71%
768 flights · avg delay 24 min
3 to 6 PM65%
480 flights · avg delay 26 min
6 to 9 PM62%
551 flights · avg delay 31 min

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 aircraft42%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
Air traffic control and airport volume22%
Severe weather3%

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

BOS to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly BOS to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 62% 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 BOS to DFW?: American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,626 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 BOS to DFW?: July (67% on time); the best was March (82%), 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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