BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ATL→DFW

Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) flight delay odds

71.9% of 6,698 official scheduled ATL-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 16.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
71.9%arrived on time
16.6%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
6,698scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ATL to DFW?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DFW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 1,659 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.0% across 1,499 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,65981.2%8.4%3.0%
Late morning1,03578.4%11.7%2.3%
Afternoon1,93671.9%17.8%1.8%
Evening1,49959.0%25.7%3.9%
Night56966.6%21.4%3.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for ATL to DFW?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DFW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.4% of 923 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.1% across 1,012 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday98666.3%21.5%3.2%
Tuesday92378.4%13.3%1.7%
Wednesday91176.0%13.4%0.4%
Thursday1,00676.9%14.2%1.2%
Friday99072.1%15.6%2.6%
Saturday87068.6%17.5%6.0%
Sunday1,01265.1%20.5%4.2%

Which airline was most reliable for ATL to DFW?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DFW airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.5% of 302 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 59.0% across 873 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines2,79173.2%15.4%2.5%
American Airlines2,63374.2%14.5%3.2%
Frontier Airlines87359.0%27.5%2.3%
Spirit Airlines30275.5%15.6%3.0%
Envoy Air8475.0%11.9%2.4%
PSA Airlines1560.0%26.7%6.7%

Which month was most reliable for ATL to DFW?

Among qualifying ATL-to-DFW month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 82.3% of 502 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.2% across 590 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202559063.2%23.1%3.1%
August 202555270.8%19.2%2.0%
September 202554480.3%11.0%1.1%
October 202557675.9%13.9%0.7%
November 202555371.2%17.0%2.5%
December 202557472.5%17.4%2.3%
January 202655565.8%17.1%9.5%
February 202650282.3%9.8%1.0%
March 202658773.9%16.9%2.9%
April 202656176.1%13.5%0.5%
May 202656367.5%19.0%3.4%
June 202654164.1%20.5%4.1%

What drove ATL to DFW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ATL-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 39.5% of 132,551 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.3%
Late aircraft39.5%
National airspace21.2%
Weather4.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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