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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.

EWR → DFW

Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth: 3,514 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

3.3%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 70% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

United

78% chance on time

Check EWR to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $102 (American 2728 on 2026-11-04). 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 2728

    5:45 AM → 8:46 AM4h 01m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    5.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (337 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.3% of the time (19 of 357).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 337 flights

    Find American 2728 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 1494

    6:15 AM → 9:17 AM4h 02m nonstop

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

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (204 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (7 of 212).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 204 flights

    Find United 1494 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · United 454

    9:31 AM → 12:34 PM4h 03m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    2.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (219 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 219 flights

    Find United 454 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · United 1331

    9:09 PM → 11:59 PM3h 50m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find United 1331 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 1303

    8:00 AM → 11:03 AM4h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1603; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (318 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (11 of 330).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 70%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 318 flights

    Find American 1303 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · United 2330

    1:00 PM → 4:05 PM4h 05m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (136 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 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 · 136 flights

    Find United 2330 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Frontier 2471

    1:30 PM → 4:41 PM4h 11m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    57 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (26 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 92% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 26 flights

    Find Frontier 2471 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · United 442

    4:30 PM → 7:35 PM4h 05m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (5 of 156).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 151 flights

    Find United 442 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 1700

    12:47 PM → 3:55 PM4h 08m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (175 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (6 of 182).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 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.

    Moderate track record · 175 flights

    Find American 1700 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 1820

    12:21 PM → 3:10 PM3h 49m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3261; its record covers all of them.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 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.

    Limited track record · 53 flights

    Find American 1820 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines78%

    1,704 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)77%

    31 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel

  • American Airlines77%

    1,437 flights · 80% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines70%

    315 flights · 71% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM89%

    1,059 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    364 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    758 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 3 to 6 PM70%

    854 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM72%

    432 flights · avg delay 26 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Friday (75%).

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