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Route on-time record

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

Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 5,139 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1139 at 7:30 AM.

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

PHX → DFW

Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth: 5,139 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 67% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

78% chance on time

Check PHX to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $160 (Frontier 3972 on 2026-11-03). 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. #1 · American 1139

    7:30 AM → 12:05 PM2h 35m nonstop

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

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (160 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 160 flights

    Find American 1139 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1018

    6:00 AM → 4:53 PM2h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2110; its record covers all of them.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (238 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 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 · 238 flights

    Find American 1018 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2947

    7:15 AM → 11:46 AM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1225; its record covers all of them.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (72 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 72 flights

    Find American 2947 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1655

    5:00 AM → 9:32 AM2h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2005; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (234 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 234 flights

    Find American 1655 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 3276

    6:35 AM → 11:06 AM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2907; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (97 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 97 flights

    Find American 3276 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2719

    9:45 AM → 2:15 PM2h 30m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (160 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 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 · 160 flights

    Find American 2719 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 1070

    10:05 AM → 2:40 PM2h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1496; its record covers all of them.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 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 · 74 flights

    Find American 1070 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 3284

    10:36 AM → 3:10 PM2h 34m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    1.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (162 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 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 · 162 flights

    Find American 3284 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 1051

    8:30 AM → 1:03 PM2h 33m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 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.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 1051 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Frontier 2532

    5:15 AM → 10:26 AM2h 26m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (120 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 120 flights

    Find Frontier 2532 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines78%

    4,576 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines76%

    531 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    1,809 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    843 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM74%

    794 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • 3 to 6 PM67%

    993 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 6 to 9 PM73%

    541 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • After 9 PM79%

    159 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Monday (78%).

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
81
F
87
M
78
A
82
M
75
J
73
J
71
A
78
S
84
O
87
N
83
D
84

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft36%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume29%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Severe weather7%

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

PHX to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly PHX to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 3 to 6 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 PHX to DFW?
American, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 4,576 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 PHX to DFW?
July (71% on time); the best was February (87%), 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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