Best Time to Fly EWR to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.9% of Newark (EWR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (3,603 scheduled flights). That is 1.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, United Airlines led with 80.3% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 67.5%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and May the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
EWR to DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 80.3% | 74 min | 2.6% | 1,790 |
| American Airlines | 79.7% | 97 min | 4.0% | 1,439 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70.2% | 226 min | 2.3% | 87 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67.5% | 78 min | 4.7% | 258 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 29 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,081 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.6% | 4.0% | 424 |
| 6am–7am | 89.7% | 3.1% | 766 |
| 7am–8am | 87.7% | 2.2% | 318 |
| 8am–9am | 82.5% | 2.1% | 697 |
| 9am–10am | 85.3% | 2.3% | 437 |
| 10am–11am | 71.7% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.6% | 1.1% | 183 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.3% | 2.0% | 808 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.2% | 2.1% | 729 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.7% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.3% | 2.4% | 682 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.8% | 5.6% | 521 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.6% | 4.3% | 416 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.4% | 5.1% | 236 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.2% | 3.0% | 305 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.4% | 3.6% | 247 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.2% | 4.8% | 124 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to DFW
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) | 82.3% | +3.7 pts | 0.0% | 141 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.7% | +5.1 pts | 2.9% | 243 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.4% | -4.2 pts | 4.2% | 1,228 |
| All other days | 78.5% | — | 2.7% | 5,469 |
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).