Best Time to Fly SGF to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Springfield-Branson National → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,089 flights were scheduled from Springfield (SGF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 81.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 84.2%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 78.3%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (74%).
2.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SGF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 84.2% | 108 min | 5.7% | 383 |
| Envoy Air | 80.6% | 83 min | 1.8% | 2,581 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.3% | 78 min | 3.2% | 125 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SGF to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,133 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.1% | 1.1% | 556 |
| 6am–7am | 90.1% | 1.6% | 247 |
| 7am–8am | 78.4% | 1.8% | 612 |
| 8am–9am | 80.3% | 0.8% | 714 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 2.0% | 600 |
| 10am–11am | 85.5% | 3.4% | 500 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.6% | 3.9% | 102 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.4% | 1.9% | 622 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.4% | 2.3% | 555 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.0% | 3.1% | 97 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.1% | 1.9% | 574 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.7% | 2.3% | 43 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.6% | 3.1% | 456 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.2% | 3.0% | 432 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 23 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SGF 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) | 76.9% | -1.4 pts | 1.7% | 119 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.3% | +0.0 pts | 0.9% | 229 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.0% | +0.6 pts | 1.6% | 1,088 |
| All other days | 78.3% | — | 2.3% | 4,697 |
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).