Best Time to Fly ILM to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wilmington International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
708 flights were scheduled from Wilmington (ILM) 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%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 86.2%, while American Airlines trailed at 79.3%.
May has been the best month (88% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (72%).
3.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ILM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 86.2% | 69 min | 0.0% | 66 |
| American Airlines | 79.3% | 80 min | 3.6% | 642 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ILM to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,402 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.1% | 0.8% | 500 |
| 7am–8am | 92.1% | 5.0% | 200 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.3% | 2.8% | 289 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.7% | 2.3% | 395 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 9 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ILM 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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -9.0 pts | 1.8% | 56 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.2% | -2.9 pts | 1.2% | 253 |
| All other days | 83.1% | — | 2.7% | 1,067 |
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).