Best Time to Fly DFW to GCK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Garden City Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
726 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Garden City (GCK) in the last 12 months, and 75.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 75.8%, while Envoy Air trailed at 75.1%.
December has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
2.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to GCK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.8% | 76 min | 3.8% | 397 |
| Envoy Air | 75.1% | 65 min | 0.6% | 329 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to GCK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,454 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 83.7% | 0.5% | 185 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.3% | 2.2% | 542 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 87.9% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.3% | 3.4% | 618 |
| 10pm–11pm | 72.2% | 4.0% | 75 |
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 GCK
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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | +2.4 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.2% | -1.7 pts | 1.6% | 247 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 2.9% | 1,122 |
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).