Best Time to Fly RDU to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Raleigh-Durham International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,263 flights were scheduled from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 78.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.6%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 77.2%.
November has been the best month (85% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (75%).
2.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RDU 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 | 78.6% | 91 min | 2.7% | 2,001 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.2% | 72 min | 1.4% | 210 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDU to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,441 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.5% | 1.5% | 612 |
| 6am–7am | 84.0% | 3.5% | 398 |
| 7am–8am | 85.8% | 3.6% | 306 |
| 8am–9am | 86.2% | 1.9% | 411 |
| 9am–10am | 88.5% | 4.7% | 128 |
| 10am–11am | 75.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.7% | 1.1% | 750 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.8% | 0.9% | 111 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.6% | 4.1% | 121 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.4% | 1.4% | 143 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.1% | 2.1% | 534 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.7% | 3.5% | 113 |
| 5pm–6pm | 52.7% | 2.0% | 151 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.5% | 9.7% | 72 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.8% | 4.5% | 464 |
| 8pm–9pm | 48.6% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 72.7% | 2.2% | 45 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDU 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) | 81.0% | +1.5 pts | 0.0% | 85 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.2% | -1.2 pts | 2.2% | 184 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.6% | -9.8 pts | 2.0% | 799 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 2.8% | 3,373 |
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).