Best Time to Fly DFW to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,728 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 70.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 76.1%, while American Airlines trailed at 69.4%.
September has been the best month (81% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (67%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to CMH 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 | 76.1% | 62 min | 0.3% | 311 |
| American Airlines | 69.4% | 70 min | 2.6% | 1,414 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,541 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 7am–8am | 86.9% | 1.9% | 640 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 9am–10am | 78.1% | 7.2% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | 76.2% | 0.3% | 288 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.4% | 1.9% | 315 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.7% | 1.5% | 270 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.1% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.3% | 2.1% | 581 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.1% | 6.1% | 66 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.8% | 0.9% | 221 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.0% | 1.6% | 450 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.0% | 2.7% | 112 |
| 8pm–9pm | 55.6% | 4.2% | 382 |
| 9pm–10pm | 59.6% | 1.9% | 53 |
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 CMH
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) | 85.9% | +12.2 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.5% | -4.2 pts | 1.4% | 143 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.4% | -10.3 pts | 1.6% | 624 |
| All other days | 73.7% | — | 2.3% | 2,703 |
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).