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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport). 1,144 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 65% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2276 at 9:30 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DFW → PBI

Dallas-Fort Worth to West Palm Beach: 1,144 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

65%

Cancelled

2.7%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

75% on time vs 58% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

American

63% 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 · American 2276

    9:30 AM → 1:19 PM2h 49m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 75% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 58%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 2276 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2486

    9:54 AM → 1:43 PM2h 49m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 80% 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 (9 AM to noon: 75% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 58%).
    • 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 · 44 flights

    Find American 2486 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2218

    11:02 AM → 2:48 PM2h 46m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (8 of 155).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 75% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 58%).
    • 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 · 147 flights

    Find American 2218 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 3050

    8:35 AM → 12:23 PM2h 48m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Limited track record · 29 flights

    Find American 3050 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2282

    1:29 PM → 5:19 PM2h 50m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (40 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 41 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 58% on time; 9 AM to noon: 75%).
    • 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 · 40 flights

    Find American 2282 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1844

    2:34 PM → 6:20 PM2h 46m nonstop

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

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    65%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 65% of the time (233 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (8 of 241).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 58% on time; 9 AM to noon: 75%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 233 flights

    Find American 1844 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2507

    2:42 PM → 6:29 PM2h 47m nonstop

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

    60%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 58% on time; 9 AM to noon: 75%).
    • 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 · 44 flights

    Find American 2507 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 2467

    7:05 PM → 10:54 PM2h 49m nonstop

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

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    58%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 58% of the time (178 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).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 178 flights

    Find American 2467 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2271

    7:29 PM → 11:14 PM2h 45m nonstop

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

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (129 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (4 of 133).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 129 flights

    Find American 2271 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines63%

    1,144 flights · 65% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM74%

    155 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    327 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM58%

    347 flights · avg delay 34 min

  • 6 to 9 PM59%

    304 flights · avg delay 28 min

Best day: Wednesday (70%). Worst: Sunday (63%).

Smarter routing

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    Rank flightsFares

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
68
F
74
M
61
A
65
M
60
J
47
J
53
A
56
S
74
O
81
N
80
D
68

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft51%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume17%
  • Severe weather5%

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 PBI questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to PBI?
9 AM to noon: 75% of flights arrived on time, against 58% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to PBI?
American, with a season-adjusted 63% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,144 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 PBI?
June (47% on time); the best was October (81%), 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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