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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 → SNA

Dallas-Fort Worth to Santa Ana: 2,905 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

3.0%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

75% chance on time

Check DFW to SNA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $136 (Frontier 3325 on 2026-11-01). 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 2680

    8:25 AM → 9:40 AM3h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3197; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    98%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 98% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 41 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • 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 · 41 flights

    Find American 2680 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  2. #2 · American 1686

    7:00 AM → 8:33 AM3h 33m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    4.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (167 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.0% of the time (7 of 177).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • 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 · 167 flights

    Find American 1686 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  3. #3 · American 2644

    7:07 AM → 8:22 AM3h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2901; its record covers all of them.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    5.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (52 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.5% of the time (3 of 55).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • 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 · 52 flights

    Find American 2644 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  4. #4 · American 3208

    8:45 AM → 10:08 AM3h 23m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 82% 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: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • 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 3208 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  5. #5 · American 348

    9:20 PM → 10:45 PM3h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2370; its record covers all of them.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    5.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (185 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.4% of the time (11 of 202).
    • 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 · 185 flights

    Find American 348 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  6. #6 · American 2684

    12:23 PM → 1:39 PM3h 16m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2916, 2861; its record covers all of them.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    3.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (187 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.6% of the time (7 of 194).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 187 flights

    Find American 2684 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  7. #7 · American 3223

    4:57 PM → 6:27 PM3h 30m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (172 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (6 of 178).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 172 flights

    Find American 3223 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  8. #8 · American 2264

    10:20 AM → 11:57 AM3h 37m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (176 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).

    Moderate track record · 176 flights

    Find American 2264 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  9. #9 · American 2688

    2:28 PM → 3:41 PM3h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2920, 2659; its record covers all of them.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (352 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 352 flights

    Find American 2688 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  10. #10 · American 2672

    9:40 AM → 10:56 AM3h 16m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 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).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 2672 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines75%

    2,898 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%

    720 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    509 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    722 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    361 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    407 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • After 9 PM83%

    186 flights · avg delay 14 min

Best day: Saturday (81%). Worst: Monday (77%).

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