Route on-time record
JFK to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 2,042 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1202 at 7:04 AM.
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JFK → DFW
New York to Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,042 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
76%
Cancelled
2.6%
avg delay 24 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
85% on time vs 64% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Frontier
76% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $104 (American 2234 on 2026-10-22). 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 · American 1202
7:04 AM → 10:06 AM4h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 14 flights
Find American 1202 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 2234
7:49 AM → 10:58 AM4h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 21 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (205 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 205 flights
Find American 2234 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 2049
11:29 AM → 2:28 PM3h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 73 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 73 flights
Find American 2049 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 860
8:25 AM → 11:40 AM4h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (139 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.5% of the time (5 of 144).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 139 flights
Find American 860 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · American 2409
2:40 PM → 5:58 PM4h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 14 flights
Find American 2409 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · American 813
6:48 AM → 9:50 AM4h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find American 813 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · American 1766
2:29 PM → 5:38 PM4h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (303 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 303 flights
Find American 1766 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · American 1849
5:20 PM → 8:30 PM4h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
68%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 26 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find American 1849 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · American 606
5:33 PM → 8:52 PM4h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 31 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 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 American 606 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · American 1953
11:00 AM → 2:06 PM4h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 68%
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 41 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (349 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 349 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Frontier Airlines76%
199 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
- American Airlines75%
1,379 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel
- Delta Air Lines69%
464 flights · 72% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
480 flights · avg delay 15 min
- 9 AM to noon78%
80 flights · avg delay 14 min
- Noon to 3 PM78%
704 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM69%
514 flights · avg delay 35 min
- 6 to 9 PM64%
264 flights · avg delay 45 min
Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (73%).
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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 aircraft36%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
- Air traffic control and airport volume25%
- 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
JFK to DFW questions
- What time of day is best to fly JFK to DFW?
- Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 64% 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 JFK to DFW?
- Frontier, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 199 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 JFK to DFW?
- July (67% on time); the best was February (85%), 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.
More routes from JFK
- DFW to JFK (return)
- JFK to LAX 78%
- JFK to SFO 75%
- JFK to BOS 73%
- JFK to MCO 73%
- JFK to MIA 76%
- JFK to ATL 76%
- JFK to FLL 72%
- JFK to LAS 80%
- JFK to PHX 78%
- JFK to SEA 68%
- JFK to DCA 67%
- JFK to SAN 79%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops