Best Time to Fly AVL to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Asheville Regional → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
721 flights were scheduled from Asheville (AVL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 71.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.8%, while American Airlines trailed at 63.2%.
February has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (67%).
2.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AVL 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 | 81.8% | 126 min | 0.4% | 272 |
| American Airlines | 63.2% | 98 min | 3.5% | 430 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AVL to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,368 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 88.2% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 7am–8am | 79.4% | 2.9% | 562 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.9% | 3.7% | 593 |
| 5pm–6pm | 53.5% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 11 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AVL 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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.0% | +13.5 pts | 1.7% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.2% | -8.2 pts | 2.8% | 255 |
| All other days | 72.4% | — | 3.1% | 1,028 |
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).