Best Time to Fly DFW to PDX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Portland International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,380 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Portland (PDX) in the last 12 months, and 65.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 80.2% on time and American Airlines was last with 62.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (71% on time) and June the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to PDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 80.2% | 65 min | 0.9% | 464 |
| American Airlines | 62.2% | 65 min | 2.8% | 1,916 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to PDX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,821 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6am–7am | 81.9% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 7am–8am | 61.8% | 1.1% | 180 |
| 8am–9am | 79.9% | 0.6% | 548 |
| 9am–10am | 79.1% | 1.0% | 203 |
| 10am–11am | 77.4% | 0.9% | 532 |
| 11am–12pm | 65.4% | 3.2% | 188 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 59.6% | 3.7% | 108 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.8% | 1.3% | 457 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.0% | 2.5% | 486 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.7% | 1.2% | 419 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.0% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.6% | 3.1% | 675 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.6% | 2.3% | 477 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.2% | 3.1% | 161 |
| 10pm–11pm | 41.0% | 5.3% | 188 |
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 PDX
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) | 61.5% | -8.1 pts | 1.0% | 97 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.7% | -5.9 pts | 0.9% | 217 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.3% | -10.3 pts | 1.7% | 893 |
| All other days | 69.6% | — | 2.1% | 3,614 |
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).