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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Lexington (Blue Grass Airport). 1,215 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3927 at 3:28 PM.

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DFW → LEX

Dallas-Fort Worth to Lexington: 1,215 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

2.3%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

80% 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 3927 · sold as American Eagle

    3:28 PM → 6:40 PM2h 12m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (111 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 · 111 flights

    Find 3:28 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Envoy 3695 · sold as American Eagle

    2:50 PM → 6:06 PM2h 16m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (42 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.
    • 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find 2:50 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Envoy 3621 · sold as American Eagle

    1:54 PM → 5:11 PM2h 17m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 64% 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

    Find 1:54 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Envoy 3478 · sold as American Eagle

    7:36 PM → 10:53 PM2h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
    • 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 (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

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  5. #5 · American 847

    10:23 AM → 1:35 PM2h 12m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • 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 · 74 flights

    Find American 847 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Envoy 3392 · sold as American Eagle

    8:00 PM → 11:18 PM2h 18m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 79% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

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  7. #7 · American 2786

    6:45 PM → 9:57 PM2h 12m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 29 flights

    Find American 2786 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · PSA 5594 · sold as American Eagle

    4:10 PM → 7:37 PM2h 27m nonstop

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

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    45%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    55 min
    • Arrived on time 45% 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.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)80%

    32 flights · 97% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)75%

    563 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)70%

    303 flights · 73% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

  • American Airlines66%

    317 flights · 65% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    60 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    331 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • Noon to 3 PM76%

    215 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    123 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 6 to 9 PM65%

    370 flights · avg delay 28 min

  • After 9 PM69%

    116 flights · avg delay 32 min

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
77
F
77
M
72
A
75
M
69
J
62
J
68
A
73
S
81
O
83
N
79
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • 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

DFW to LEX questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to LEX?
Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 65% 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 LEX?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 32 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 LEX?
June (62% on time); the best was October (83%), 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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