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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

DFW → JFK

Dallas-Fort Worth to New York: 2,036 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

2.7%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 58% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

83% chance on time

Check DFW to JFK fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $100 (American 578 on 2026-10-23). 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 · Delta 454

    8:00 AM → 12:29 PM3h 35m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (19 of 365).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 346 flights

    Find Delta 454 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1380

    8:49 AM → 1:28 PM3h 39m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 1380 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1138

    7:00 AM → 11:34 AM3h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2399; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 74 flights

    Find American 1138 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1766

    9:31 AM → 1:59 PM3h 28m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (300 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 300 flights

    Find American 1766 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 1135

    10:59 AM → 3:38 PM3h 39m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 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

    Find American 1135 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1654

    12:40 PM → 5:14 PM3h 34m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    3.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (146 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.9% of the time (6 of 152).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 146 flights

    Find American 1654 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 606

    12:31 PM → 5:14 PM3h 43m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (193 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 193 flights

    Find American 606 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 1049

    11:55 AM → 4:38 PM3h 43m nonstop

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

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 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

    Find American 1049 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 1203

    5:42 PM → 10:29 PM3h 47m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 58% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 71% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1203 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 1248

    11:23 AM → 4:00 PM3h 37m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 14 flights

    Find American 1248 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines83%

    464 flights · 87% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines83%

    199 flights · 86% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

  • American Airlines72%

    1,373 flights · 74% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    1,008 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon73%

    377 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM73%

    366 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 3 to 6 PM58%

    284 flights · avg delay 36 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Saturday (76%).

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