Best Time to Fly DAY to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
James M Cox/Dayton International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,356 flights were scheduled from Dayton (DAY) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 79.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (88% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (77%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DAY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 79.9% | 91 min | 2.2% | 1,354 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAY to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,763 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.7% | 1.0% | 97 |
| 6am–7am | 97.3% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 7am–8am | 83.3% | 2.5% | 602 |
| 8am–9am | 84.2% | 1.6% | 305 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 78.0% | 1.0% | 101 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.8% | 1.3% | 522 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.3% | 2.1% | 240 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.9% | 2.9% | 136 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.3% | 2.9% | 313 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.0% | 2.9% | 378 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAY 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) | 77.5% | -1.5 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.2% | +1.1 pts | 1.8% | 114 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.8% | +0.8 pts | 1.9% | 481 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 2.3% | 2,119 |
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).