Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport). 2,906 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 4054 at 10:28 AM.

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DFW → TUL

Dallas-Fort Worth to Tulsa: 2,906 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

3.2%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

88% on time vs 61% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

82% 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 4054 · sold as American Eagle
10:28 AM → 11:48 AM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (97 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- 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 · 97 flights
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#2 · Envoy 3886 · sold as American Eagle
10:40 AM → 11:54 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- 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 (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#3 · Envoy 3829 · sold as American Eagle
11:06 AM → 12:20 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 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: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- 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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#4 · Envoy 3955 · sold as American Eagle
6:30 PM → 7:46 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (93 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 61% on time; 9 AM to noon: 88%).
- 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 · 93 flights
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#5 · SkyWest 6463 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:40 PM → 5:59 PM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-15.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 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 (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#6 · Envoy 3426 · sold as American Eagle
7:05 AM → 8:21 AM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Envoy 3888, 3779; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (142 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).
- 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 142 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 6289 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:23 PM → 7:43 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
12 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: 61% on time; 9 AM to noon: 88%).
- 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
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#8 · American 1664
8:25 AM → 9:35 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (113 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).
Moderate track record · 113 flights
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#9 · American 3063
9:14 AM → 10:23 AM1h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 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 (9 AM to noon: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- 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
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#10 · American 2851
9:00 AM → 10:11 AM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
63%
chance on time
On time (history)
58%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 58% of the time (12 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 12 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)82%
238 flights · 87% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)80%
805 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)71%
209 flights · 74% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel
American Airlines62%
1,654 flights · 64% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM84%
625 flights · avg delay 9 min
9 AM to noon88%
416 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM70%
357 flights · avg delay 24 min
3 to 6 PM65%
488 flights · avg delay 28 min
6 to 9 PM61%
500 flights · avg delay 29 min
After 9 PM62%
520 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (70%).

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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 aircraft49%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
Severe weather11%
Air traffic control and airport volume7%

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 TUL questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to TUL?: 9 AM to noon: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 61% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to TUL?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 238 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 TUL?: June (63% on time); the best was November (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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