Best Time to Fly FAT to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Fresno Yosemite International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,362 flights were scheduled from Fresno (FAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 3.0% (US average 1.8%).
FAT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.0% | 97 min | 3.0% | 1,362 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FAT to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,764 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.2% | 4.1% | 73 |
| 6am–7am | 87.2% | 2.2% | 729 |
| 7am–8am | 81.0% | 1.3% | 151 |
| 8am–9am | 86.2% | 2.1% | 473 |
| 10am–11am | 80.9% | 0.7% | 271 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.0% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.4% | 2.8% | 323 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.5% | 4.7% | 169 |
| 2pm–3pm | 51.2% | 3.1% | 128 |
| 3pm–4pm | 51.7% | 5.3% | 95 |
| 11pm–12am | 82.2% | 2.5% | 279 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FAT 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) | 82.2% | +1.4 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.9% | -2.9 pts | 2.0% | 98 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.6% | -5.2 pts | 1.4% | 582 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 2.8% | 2,039 |
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).