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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Waco (Waco Regional Airport). 1,073 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 4181 at 9:17 AM.

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DFW → ACT

Dallas-Fort Worth to Waco: 1,073 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

4.0%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

87% on time vs 70% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

76% 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 · Envoy 4181 · sold as American Eagle

    9:17 AM → 10:08 AM51m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (63 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 63 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 63 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 4890 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:41 AM → 10:40 AM59m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 10 flights

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  3. #3 · Envoy 4045 · sold as American Eagle

    10:56 PM → 11:45 PM49m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    4.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 42 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 4942 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:33 PM → 5:28 PM55m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    4.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; 9 AM to noon: 87%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

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  5. #5 · Envoy 3349 · sold as American Eagle

    10:45 PM → 11:31 PM46m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    4.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (121 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.0% of the time (5 of 126).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 121 flights

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  6. #6 · Envoy 3382 · sold as American Eagle

    4:45 PM → 5:34 PM49m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; 9 AM to noon: 87%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 10 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)76%

    463 flights · 80% on time as flown · 4.6% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)76%

    610 flights · 78% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    92 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon87%

    266 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 3 to 6 PM70%

    358 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • After 9 PM80%

    353 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Monday (82%). Worst: Friday (76%).

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
80
F
84
M
77
A
79
M
79
J
63
J
79
A
79
S
79
O
80
N
83
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft40%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)38%
  • Severe weather14%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%

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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DFW to ACT questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to ACT?
9 AM to noon: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to ACT?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 463 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 DFW to ACT?
June (63% on time); the best was February (84%), 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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