Best Time to Fly DFW to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,868 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 73.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Frontier Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.6%, while American Airlines trailed at 73.5%.
February has been the best month (83% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (71%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 78.6% | 75 min | 3.8% | 262 |
| American Airlines | 73.5% | 68 min | 2.4% | 3,594 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 8,020 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.1% | 1.0% | 670 |
| 6am–7am | 86.1% | 2.1% | 631 |
| 7am–8am | 85.7% | 1.8% | 599 |
| 8am–9am | 85.6% | 1.4% | 741 |
| 9am–10am | 79.3% | 2.2% | 183 |
| 10am–11am | 76.8% | 1.1% | 637 |
| 11am–12pm | 67.5% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.0% | 1.6% | 695 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.2% | 1.3% | 226 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.7% | 2.0% | 407 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.7% | 2.3% | 788 |
| 4pm–5pm | 56.7% | 2.5% | 366 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.8% | 3.3% | 489 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.0% | 3.6% | 478 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.9% | 4.4% | 272 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.9% | 3.9% | 514 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.7% | 6.2% | 240 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to CLT
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) | 81.2% | +5.6 pts | 0.0% | 144 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | -1.0 pts | 2.4% | 332 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.5% | -13.2 pts | 2.0% | 1,373 |
| All other days | 75.7% | — | 2.4% | 6,171 |
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).