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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Garden City (Garden City Regional Airport). 727 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3999 at 1:15 PM.

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DFW → GCK

Dallas-Fort Worth to Garden City: 727 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.8%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

79% on time vs 71% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

73% 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 · Envoy 3999 · sold as American Eagle

    1:15 PM → 2:46 PM1h 31m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (164 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 79% on time; After 9 PM: 71%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 164 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 6489 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    1:20 PM → 3:00 PM1h 40m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 79% on time; After 9 PM: 71%).
    • 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 · 194 flights

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  3. #3 · SkyWest 6301 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:23 PM → 11:04 PM1h 41m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    5.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (186 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.5% of the time (11 of 199).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 71% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 79%).
    • 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 · 186 flights

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  4. #4 · Envoy 3357 · sold as American Eagle

    10:15 PM → 11:47 PM1h 32m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (158 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 71% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 79%).
    • 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 · 158 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)73%

    330 flights · 75% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)73%

    397 flights · 76% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    363 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • After 9 PM71%

    359 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Thursday (80%). Worst: Friday (73%).

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
82
F
75
M
78
A
71
M
72
J
68
J
77
A
77
S
81
O
84
N
75
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
  • Severe weather23%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume10%

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 GCK questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to GCK?
Noon to 3 PM: 79% of flights arrived on time, against 71% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to GCK?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 330 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 GCK?
June (68% on time); the best was October (84%), 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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