Route on-time record
LIT to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Little Rock (Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 2,667 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3628 at 9:06 AM.
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LIT → DFW
Little Rock to Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,667 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
72%
Cancelled
2.5%
avg delay 24 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
83% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
72% 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 3628 · sold as American Eagle
9:06 AM → 10:42 AM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Envoy 3710, 3730; its record covers all of them.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 85 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
Moderate track record · 85 flights
Find 9:06 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Envoy 3632 · sold as American Eagle
11:34 AM → 1:07 PM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
- 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 (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find 11:34 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 3183
7:35 AM → 9:12 AM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 25 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (261 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.4% of the time (12 of 274).
Strong track record · 261 flights
Find American 3183 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Envoy 3641 · sold as American Eagle
6:00 AM → 7:34 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Envoy 3383; its record covers all of them.
74%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 27 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (290 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 290 flights
Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Envoy 3636 · sold as American Eagle
1:50 PM → 3:25 PM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 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 (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 1:50 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Envoy 3709 · sold as American Eagle
5:34 PM → 7:07 PM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
Find 5:34 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · SkyWest 6221 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:44 PM → 5:15 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 30 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 30 flights
Find 3:44 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · SkyWest 6236 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:03 PM → 1:35 PM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
69%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 42 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (114 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 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 · 114 flights
Find 12:03 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · Envoy 3635 · sold as American Eagle
6:54 PM → 8:30 PM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 10.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 20 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 62% on time; 9 AM to noon: 83%).
- 84% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
Find 6:54 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · American 2657
7:00 AM → 8:35 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 73%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 37 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find American 2657 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)72%
96 flights · 78% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel
- Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)72%
1,592 flights · 74% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel
- American Airlines68%
550 flights · 71% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)66%
429 flights · 68% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM78%
727 flights · avg delay 25 min
- 9 AM to noon83%
426 flights · avg delay 14 min
- Noon to 3 PM71%
536 flights · avg delay 24 min
- 3 to 6 PM67%
449 flights · avg delay 25 min
- 6 to 9 PM62%
529 flights · avg delay 32 min
Best day: Tuesday (76%). Worst: Sunday (71%).
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LIT → DAL 84% chance on time
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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 aircraft37%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
- Severe weather24%
- Air traffic control and airport volume14%
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
LIT to DFW questions
- What time of day is best to fly LIT to DFW?
- 9 AM to noon: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 62% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from LIT to DFW?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 96 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 LIT to DFW?
- July (64% on time); the best was February (82%), 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 LIT
- DFW to LIT (return)
- LIT to ATL 88%
- LIT to DEN 75%
- LIT to ORD 68%
- LIT to CLT 82%
- LIT to DAL 85%
- LIT to IAH 71%
- LIT to STL 86%
- LIT to DCA 94%
- LIT to LAS 86%
- LIT to LGA 83%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops