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Route on-time record

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

San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 3,551 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1646 at 8:00 AM.

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

SAN → DFW

San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth: 3,551 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Frontier

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 1646

    8:00 AM → 1:10 PM3h 10m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find American 1646 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2535

    6:15 AM → 11:24 AM3h 09m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (352 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: 67%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Strong track record · 352 flights

    Find American 2535 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1055

    7:15 AM → 12:20 PM3h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 373, 3227; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (656 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (21 of 680).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Strong track record · 656 flights

    Find American 1055 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Alaska 1459

    7:00 AM → 12:14 PM3h 14m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (19 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: 67%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 19 flights

    Find Alaska 1459 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2687

    8:15 AM → 1:23 PM3h 08m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (196 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: 67%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • 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 · 196 flights

    Find American 2687 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1467

    12:20 PM → 5:39 PM3h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1946; its record covers all of them.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (203 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 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 · 203 flights

    Find American 1467 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Frontier 1426

    6:25 AM → 11:41 AM3h 16m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (241 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: 67%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Strong track record · 241 flights

    Find Frontier 1426 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Alaska 575

    9:15 AM → 2:13 PM2h 58m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • 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 (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find Alaska 575 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2719

    3:21 PM → 8:30 PM3h 09m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 68% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 2719 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 2476

    10:57 AM → 4:19 PM3h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3138, 2248; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    3.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (51 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.6% of the time (2 of 55).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • 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 · 51 flights

    Find American 2476 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Frontier Airlines76%

    254 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines75%

    80 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

  • American Airlines75%

    3,217 flights · 77% on time as flown · 3.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM86%

    1,304 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    742 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • Noon to 3 PM73%

    752 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 3 to 6 PM68%

    628 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    125 flights · avg delay 34 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
77
F
84
M
80
A
82
M
72
J
69
J
70
A
71
S
80
O
80
N
79
D
77

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft49%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%
  • 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

SAN to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly SAN to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 67% 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 SAN to DFW?
Frontier, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 254 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 SAN to DFW?
June (69% on time); the best was February (84%), 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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