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Route on-time record

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

Dayton (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,372 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5157 at 7:03 AM.

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DAY → DFW

Dayton to Dallas-Fort Worth: 1,372 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

1.8%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

85% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

77% 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. #1 · PSA 5157 · sold as American Eagle

    7:03 AM → 8:50 AM2h 47m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).

    Strong track record · 358 flights

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  2. #2 · PSA 5125 · sold as American Eagle

    8:16 AM → 10:00 AM2h 44m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    2.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).

    Moderate track record · 147 flights

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  3. #3 · PSA 5581 · sold as American Eagle

    2:09 PM → 3:53 PM2h 44m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 41 flights

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  4. #4 · PSA 5200 · sold as American Eagle

    12:09 PM → 2:00 PM2h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 74 flights

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  5. #5 · PSA 5222 · sold as American Eagle

    5:59 PM → 7:43 PM2h 44m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Limited track record · 42 flights

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  6. #6 · PSA 5163 · sold as American Eagle

    1:34 PM → 3:15 PM2h 41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 68% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)77%

    1,370 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    518 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    441 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 3 to 6 PM75%

    171 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    209 flights · avg delay 32 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.

J
74
F
78
M
84
A
78
M
76
J
74
J
75
A
82
S
81
O
87
N
86
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft46%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume25%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
  • Severe weather7%

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

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DAY to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly DAY to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 67% 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 DAY to DFW?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,370 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 DAY to DFW?
January (74% on time); the best was October (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.

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