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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport). 981 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 4099 at 8:28 AM.

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DFW → CAE

Dallas-Fort Worth to Columbia: 981 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

95% on time vs 73% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

79% chance on time

Check DFW to CAE fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $502 (American 2149 on 2026-11-25). 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. #1 · Envoy 4099 · sold as American Eagle

    8:28 AM → 11:58 AM2h 30m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 73 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 73%).
    • 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 · 73 flights

    Find 8:28 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Envoy 4134 · sold as American Eagle

    12:16 PM → 3:45 PM2h 29m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (91 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).

    Moderate track record · 91 flights

    Find 12:16 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5109 · sold as American Eagle

    9:45 AM → 1:23 PM2h 38m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 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).
    • 81% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 9:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Envoy 4064 · sold as American Eagle

    8:00 PM → 11:33 PM2h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Envoy 4137; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (69 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 73% on time; Before 9 AM: 95%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 69 flights

    Find 8:00 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Envoy 3449 · sold as American Eagle

    3:19 PM → 6:51 PM2h 32m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 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.
    • 69% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 3:19 PM flight 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)79%

    569 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)71%

    404 flights · 70% on time as flown · 3.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM95%

    43 flights · avg delay 2 min

  • 9 AM to noon80%

    317 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • Noon to 3 PM88%

    85 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    176 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 6 to 9 PM73%

    359 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Tuesday (74%). 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
73
F
76
M
78
A
71
M
68
J
50
J
63
A
70
S
74
O
80
N
77
D
72

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)19%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume18%
  • 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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DFW to CAE questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to CAE?
Before 9 AM: 95% of flights arrived on time, against 73% 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 CAE?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 569 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 CAE?
June (50% on time); the best was October (80%), 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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