Best Time to Fly DFW to LIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Bill and Hillary Clinton Nat Adams Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,664 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Little Rock (LIT) in the last 12 months, and 77.2% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Envoy Air led with 81.8% on time and American Airlines was last with 59.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.2% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to LIT 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 | 81.8% | 57 min | 2.2% | 1,739 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.9% | 67 min | 1.6% | 373 |
| PSA Airlines | 77.3% | 81 min | 4.3% | 92 |
| American Airlines | 59.4% | 88 min | 2.6% | 460 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to LIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,606 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 93.7% | 2.1% | 471 |
| 8am–9am | 88.1% | 1.9% | 412 |
| 9am–10am | 82.7% | 2.6% | 113 |
| 10am–11am | 87.9% | 1.9% | 575 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.7% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.4% | 1.4% | 292 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.1% | 3.6% | 55 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.2% | 4.4% | 547 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.7% | 2.7% | 186 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.1% | 2.2% | 635 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.2% | 5.4% | 204 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.0% | 4.2% | 448 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.8% | 1.5% | 477 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.4% | 1.8% | 328 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.6% | 2.2% | 400 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.0% | 6.1% | 391 |
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 LIT
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) | 80.6% | +2.3 pts | 1.0% | 104 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -3.8 pts | 2.9% | 206 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -6.2 pts | 1.4% | 969 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 3.2% | 4,327 |
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).