Best Time to Fly CLT to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.8% of Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (3,868 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 78.2% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 70.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 78.2% | 70 min | 2.4% | 3,595 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70.9% | 77 min | 3.5% | 261 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 8,025 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.9% | 1.5% | 725 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 29 | |
| 7am–8am | 78.8% | 1.2% | 687 |
| 8am–9am | 85.9% | 2.9% | 175 |
| 9am–10am | 87.1% | 1.3% | 623 |
| 10am–11am | 86.5% | 2.8% | 107 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 1.5% | 674 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.9% | 1.3% | 228 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.7% | 1.5% | 733 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.5% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.7% | 1.9% | 719 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.6% | 1.9% | 694 |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.2% | 4.0% | 126 |
| 6pm–7pm | 59.0% | 3.3% | 460 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.6% | 3.3% | 612 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.9% | 3.9% | 590 |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.2% | 8.0% | 176 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.0% | 3.4% | 612 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 75.7% | -2.4 pts | 0.0% | 144 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.5% | +1.4 pts | 2.4% | 333 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.1% | -8.0 pts | 2.0% | 1,372 |
| All other days | 78.1% | — | 2.4% | 6,176 |
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).