Route on-time record

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

Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 2,909 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3826 at 6:00 AM.

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TUL → DFW

Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,909 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

3.4%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

84% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

80% 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 3826 · sold as American Eagle
6:00 AM → 7:28 AM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 69 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 65%).
Moderate track record · 68 flights
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#2 · Envoy 3988 · sold as American Eagle
5:00 AM → 6:15 AM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Envoy 3349; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (110 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 65%).
Moderate track record · 110 flights
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#3 · Envoy 4054 · sold as American Eagle
12:18 PM → 1:44 PM1h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (97 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 · 97 flights
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#4 · Envoy 3829 · sold as American Eagle
12:50 PM → 2:14 PM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
- 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 (39 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 39 flights
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#5 · American 867
6:00 AM → 7:27 AM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1090; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
4.9%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (328 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.9% of the time (17 of 345).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 65%).
Strong track record · 328 flights
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#6 · American 2344
8:34 AM → 10:00 AM1h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
4.5%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 65%).
- Short track record (41 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 41 flights
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#7 · Envoy 3886 · sold as American Eagle
12:24 PM → 1:45 PM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
72%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (43 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 (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#8 · Envoy 4103 · sold as American Eagle
8:16 PM → 9:39 PM1h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
5.4%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.4% of the time (2 of 37).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Short track record (35 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 35 flights
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#9 · American 1664
10:16 AM → 11:40 AM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
31 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (113 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Moderate track record · 113 flights
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#10 · SkyWest 6289 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:13 PM → 9:40 PM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Short track record (29 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 29 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)80%
806 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)79%
238 flights · 82% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
American Airlines72%
1,656 flights · 75% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)70%
209 flights · 71% on time as flown · 5.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM84%
1,057 flights · avg delay 16 min
9 AM to noon82%
508 flights · avg delay 22 min
Noon to 3 PM84%
355 flights · avg delay 13 min
3 to 6 PM67%
362 flights · avg delay 30 min
6 to 9 PM65%
627 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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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 aircraft44%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
Air traffic control and airport volume16%
Severe weather12%

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

TUL to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly TUL to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 65% 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 TUL to DFW?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 806 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 TUL to DFW?: May (71% 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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