Best Time to Fly PDX to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Portland International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,380 flights were scheduled from Portland (PDX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 81.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 84.2% on time and American Airlines was last with 80.5%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
PDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 84.2% | 39 min | 0.7% | 463 |
| American Airlines | 80.5% | 107 min | 3.0% | 1,917 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PDX to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,820 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | 84.7% | 2.4% | 209 |
| 1am–2am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5am–6am | 86.6% | 1.4% | 647 |
| 6am–7am | 90.8% | 3.0% | 236 |
| 7am–8am | 83.2% | 1.5% | 818 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 29 | |
| 9am–10am | 81.4% | 1.0% | 98 |
| 10am–11am | 85.5% | 0.4% | 251 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.1% | 1.0% | 670 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.7% | 2.3% | 299 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.9% | 1.2% | 509 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.0% | 4.7% | 255 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 87.5% | 1.0% | 97 |
| 11pm–12am | 79.9% | 3.2% | 690 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PDX 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) | 83.2% | +2.7 pts | 1.0% | 96 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | -1.1 pts | 0.9% | 216 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.1% | -6.3 pts | 1.6% | 894 |
| All other days | 80.5% | — | 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).