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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Hartford (Bradley International Airport). 728 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 64% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1838 at 1:22 PM.

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DFW → BDL

Dallas-Fort Worth to Hartford: 728 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

64%

Cancelled

3.3%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

81% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

62% 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 · American 1838

    1:22 PM → 5:53 PM3h 31m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 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 · 35 flights

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  2. #2 · American 1438

    12:34 PM → 5:09 PM3h 35m nonstop

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

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 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

    Find American 1438 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1425

    7:05 PM → 11:36 PM3h 31m nonstop

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

    54%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    56%
    Cancelled
    4.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 56% of the time (287 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.6% of the time (14 of 302).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 56% on time; Before 9 AM: 81%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 287 flights

    Find American 1425 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines62%

    728 flights · 64% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM81%

    131 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM63%

    244 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 3 to 6 PM63%

    32 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM56%

    302 flights · avg delay 32 min

Best day: Tuesday (70%). Worst: Sunday (63%).

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
65
F
72
M
72
A
69
M
65
J
55
J
52
A
64
S
65
O
72
N
76
D
64

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft54%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • Severe weather2%

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 BDL questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to BDL?
Before 9 AM: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 56% 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 DFW to BDL?
American, with a season-adjusted 62% chance of operating and arriving on time over 728 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 BDL?
July (52% on time); the best was November (76%), 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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