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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport). 729 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 4260 at 7:20 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DFW → AVL

Dallas-Fort Worth to Asheville: 729 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

2.6%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

76% on time vs 66% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

77% chance on time

Check DFW to AVL fares

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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 4260 · sold as American Eagle

    7:20 PM → 10:43 PM2h 23m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (279 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 76% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 66%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 279 flights

    Find 7:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1429

    1:25 PM → 4:40 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 712; its record covers all of them.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    66%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 66% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 85 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 66% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 76%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 85 flights

    Find American 1429 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 379

    7:55 PM → 11:09 PM2h 14m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    40%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 40% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 76% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 66%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 379 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)77%

    309 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

  • American Airlines63%

    401 flights · 65% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Noon to 3 PM66%

    374 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • 6 to 9 PM76%

    354 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (69%).

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
77
F
89
M
80
A
73
M
67
J
63
J
69
A
72
S
77
O
70
N
78
D
78

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft52%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • 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

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DFW to AVL questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to AVL?
6 to 9 PM: 76% of flights arrived on time, against 66% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to AVL?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 309 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 AVL?
June (63% on time); the best was February (89%), 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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