Best Time to Fly DFW to HOU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
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Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,001 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (HOU) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 80.9% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 70.2%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and April the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 3.8% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to HOU 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 | 80.9% | 55 min | 2.7% | 935 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.0% | 62 min | 3.9% | 407 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.2% | 96 min | 5.2% | 659 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to HOU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,304 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7am–8am | 88.0% | 2.7% | 441 |
| 8am–9am | 86.6% | 3.0% | 639 |
| 10am–11am | 81.7% | 3.1% | 381 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 2.6% | 302 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.2% | 2.5% | 588 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.2% | 5.3% | 607 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.7% | 5.3% | 635 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.6% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 8pm–9pm | 82.3% | 0.9% | 114 |
| 9pm–10pm | 81.0% | 6.7% | 90 |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.4% | 4.7% | 427 |
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 HOU
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) | 79.8% | +2.5 pts | 1.2% | 80 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.2% | +6.0 pts | 1.8% | 170 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.5% | -3.7 pts | 3.2% | 778 |
| All other days | 77.2% | — | 4.0% | 3,276 |
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).