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Route on-time record

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

Raleigh/Durham (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 2,278 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2605 at 5:00 AM.

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

RDU → DFW

Raleigh/Durham to Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,278 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

2.8%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 62% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

76% 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. #1 · American 2605

    5:00 AM → 7:20 AM3h 20m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (187 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 62%).
    • Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 187 flights

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  2. #2 · American 802

    7:33 AM → 9:50 AM3h 17m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    3.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (276 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.5% of the time (10 of 288).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 62%).
    • Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 276 flights

    Find American 802 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2634

    12:05 PM → 2:21 PM3h 16m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 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 2634 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1217

    9:42 AM → 12:00 PM3h 18m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (345 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (12 of 358).
    • Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 345 flights

    Find American 1217 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2400

    2:20 PM → 4:32 PM3h 12m nonstop

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

    77%

    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).
    • Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 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 (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  6. #6 · Frontier 2343

    12:58 PM → 3:14 PM3h 22m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (173 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 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 · 173 flights

    Find Frontier 2343 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2366

    11:39 AM → 1:45 PM3h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3329; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (40 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 40 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 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 · 40 flights

    Find American 2366 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 771

    7:10 PM → 9:34 PM3h 24m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 68 flights

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  9. #9 · American 2371

    4:49 PM → 7:04 PM3h 15m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 62% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

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  10. #10 · American 2660

    3:50 PM → 6:12 PM3h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2693; its record covers all of them.

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (339 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (11 of 352).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 62% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Strong track record · 339 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines76%

    2,022 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines74%

    188 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines73%

    43 flights · 67% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM88%

    774 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 9 AM to noon81%

    481 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • Noon to 3 PM81%

    270 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 3 to 6 PM62%

    441 flights · avg delay 28 min

  • 6 to 9 PM64%

    304 flights · avg delay 24 min

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
76
F
86
M
76
A
76
M
71
J
69
J
68
A
71
S
81
O
82
N
85
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft44%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • Severe weather4%

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

RDU to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly RDU to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 62% 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 RDU to DFW?
American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,022 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 RDU to DFW?
July (68% on time); the best was February (86%), 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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