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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Dayton (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport). 1,369 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5581 at 10:12 AM.

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DFW → DAY

Dallas-Fort Worth to Dayton: 1,369 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.2%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

73% chance on time

Check DFW to DAY fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $535 (American 5245 on 2026-10-23). 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 · PSA 5581 · sold as American Eagle

    10:12 AM → 1:39 PM2h 27m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% 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 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 10:12 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5498 · sold as American Eagle

    8:35 AM → 12:02 PM2h 27m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • 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 · 44 flights

    Find 8:35 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5163 · sold as American Eagle

    9:30 AM → 1:04 PM2h 34m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 73% 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).

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 9:30 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5115 · sold as American Eagle

    2:59 PM → 6:26 PM2h 27m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.2% of the time (2 of 48).
    • 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 · 46 flights

    Find 2:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5156 · sold as American Eagle

    6:40 PM → 10:05 PM2h 25m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (149 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (5 of 155).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 86%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 149 flights

    Find 6:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5609 · sold as American Eagle

    5:16 PM → 8:48 PM2h 32m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (129 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.
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 129 flights

    Find 5:16 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5044 · sold as American Eagle

    7:00 PM → 10:29 PM2h 29m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    3.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (103 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.7% of the time (4 of 107).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 86%).
    • 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 · 103 flights

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  8. #8 · PSA 5245 · sold as American Eagle

    8:26 PM → 11:57 PM2h 31m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    4.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    37 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (96 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.0% of the time (4 of 100).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 86%).
    • 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 · 96 flights

    Find 8:26 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)73%

    1,369 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM86%

    349 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    153 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM73%

    201 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 3 to 6 PM68%

    313 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    353 flights · avg delay 32 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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
79
F
78
M
75
A
76
M
70
J
68
J
75
A
79
S
77
O
85
N
86
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Severe weather12%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%

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 DAY questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to DAY?
Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 68% 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 DAY?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,369 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 DAY?
June (68% on time); the best was November (86%), 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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