Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Charleston (Charleston International Airport). 1,265 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 4125 at 8:20 AM.

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DFW → CHS

Dallas-Fort Worth to Charleston: 1,265 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

2.1%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

83% 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 · Envoy 4125 · sold as American Eagle
8:20 AM → 11:56 AM2h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
3.8%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
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#2 · Envoy 4100 · sold as American Eagle
8:38 AM → 12:26 PM2h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#3 · PSA 5120 · sold as American Eagle
8:35 AM → 12:28 PM2h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 70% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#4 · American 2325
11:29 AM → 2:57 PM2h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
3.2%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.2% of the time (5 of 155).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 150 flights
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#5 · American 1277
11:55 AM → 3:30 PM2h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#6 · American 1944
3:06 PM → 6:40 PM2h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
64%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#7 · American 1656
11:15 AM → 2:53 PM2h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
62%
chance on time
On time (history)
45%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 45% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#8 · American 1638
3:00 PM → 6:28 PM2h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
61%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (69 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 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 · 69 flights
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#9 · American 1422
7:05 PM → 10:41 PM2h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
60%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
3.8%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (128 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.8% of the time (5 of 133).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 56% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 128 flights
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#10 · American 1662
2:50 PM → 6:29 PM2h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
59%
chance on time
On time (history)
55%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)83%
172 flights · 91% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)66%
134 flights · 61% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel
American Airlines66%
941 flights · 67% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
212 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon78%
361 flights · avg delay 14 min
Noon to 3 PM68%
176 flights · avg delay 25 min
3 to 6 PM62%
95 flights · avg delay 28 min
6 to 9 PM56%
389 flights · avg delay 34 min

Best day: Tuesday (76%). Worst: Sunday (66%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft50%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
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 CHS questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to CHS?: Before 9 AM: 89% 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 CHS?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 172 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 CHS?: March (59% on time); the best was October (82%), 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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