Best Time to Fly AEX to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Alexandria International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.2% of Alexandria (AEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (1,045 scheduled flights). That is 5.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.1%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 80.6%.
May has been the best month (85% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (76%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AEX to DFW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 84.1% | 78 min | 3.4% | 784 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80.6% | 91 min | 5.4% | 261 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AEX to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,131 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 85.0% | 2.8% | 508 |
| 6am–7am | 93.8% | 3.2% | 216 |
| 10am–11am | 80.1% | 2.7% | 640 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.7% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 2pm–3pm | 91.4% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.1% | 2.8% | 71 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.9% | 5.6% | 609 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AEX to DFW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 76.3% | -3.0 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.8% | +7.4 pts | 2.4% | 85 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.6% | +2.3 pts | 3.0% | 370 |
| All other days | 79.3% | — | 3.9% | 1,638 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).