Route on-time record

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

Oklahoma City (OKC Will Rogers World Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 3,177 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2978 at 7:00 AM.

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OKC → DFW

Oklahoma City to Dallas-Fort Worth: 3,177 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

3.2%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 64% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

81% chance on time

Check OKC to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $140 (American 2812 on 2026-10-21). 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 2978
7:00 AM → 8:14 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1266; its record covers all of them.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
3.9%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (124 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.9% of the time (5 of 129).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
Moderate track record · 124 flights
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#2 · Envoy 3972 · sold as American Eagle
8:38 AM → 9:48 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (191 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
Moderate track record · 191 flights
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#3 · American 656
5:00 AM → 6:08 AM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1442, 2149; its record covers all of them.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (264 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (10 of 274).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
Strong track record · 264 flights
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#4 · SkyWest 6203 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:25 AM → 9:42 AM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- 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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#5 · Envoy 3731 · sold as American Eagle
12:23 PM → 1:33 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% 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
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#6 · SkyWest 4887 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:00 AM → 10:17 AM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 82% 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
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#7 · American 2272
6:00 AM → 7:12 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (338 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.0% of the time (14 of 353).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
Strong track record · 338 flights
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#8 · SkyWest 4924 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:05 PM → 4:20 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 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
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#9 · American 1902
10:28 AM → 11:40 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.7%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (285 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 285 flights
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#10 · American 2886
2:36 PM → 3:49 PM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 46 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 45 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)81%
181 flights · 87% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)76%
1,132 flights · 77% on time as flown · 3.0% cancel
American Airlines74%
1,777 flights · 77% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)66%
87 flights · 65% on time as flown · 4.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM86%
977 flights · avg delay 17 min
9 AM to noon82%
632 flights · avg delay 19 min
Noon to 3 PM79%
412 flights · avg delay 18 min
3 to 6 PM67%
566 flights · avg delay 24 min
6 to 9 PM64%
590 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (80%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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 aircraft53%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
Air traffic control and airport volume16%
Severe weather9%

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

OKC to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly OKC to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 86% 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 OKC to DFW?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 181 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 OKC to DFW?: June (70% on time); the best was February (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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