Best Time to Fly DFW to COS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → City of Colorado Springs Municipal
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,933 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs (COS) in the last 12 months, and 70.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 87.6%, while American Airlines trailed at 65.7%.
September has been the best month (81% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
2.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to COS 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 | 87.6% | 47 min | 1.6% | 254 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72.6% | 74 min | 2.8% | 640 |
| American Airlines | 65.7% | 69 min | 2.9% | 1,039 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to COS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,947 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 83.0% | 2.8% | 649 |
| 9am–10am | 79.4% | 1.8% | 109 |
| 10am–11am | 81.0% | 0.5% | 434 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.5% | 1.3% | 230 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.8% | 2.1% | 187 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.7% | 3.2% | 126 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.6% | 2.8% | 325 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.9% | 2.8% | 390 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.4% | 7.3% | 41 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.0% | 1.4% | 145 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.8% | 4.4% | 45 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.6% | 2.6% | 610 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.6% | 5.5% | 237 |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.8% | 3.1% | 390 |
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 COS
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) | 66.7% | -8.0 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.5% | -3.2 pts | 1.4% | 146 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.6% | -11.1 pts | 2.4% | 740 |
| All other days | 74.7% | — | 2.7% | 2,995 |
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).