Best Time to Fly SNA to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Wayne Airport-Orange County → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,936 flights were scheduled from Santa Ana (SNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 80.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 80.7% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 56.1%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and June the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
SNA 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 | 80.7% | 99 min | 3.1% | 2,894 |
| Frontier Airlines | 56.1% | 114 min | 2.4% | 42 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SNA to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,774 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.9% | 1.7% | 594 |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 3.6% | 250 |
| 8am–9am | 85.0% | 2.8% | 616 |
| 9am–10am | 86.7% | 1.8% | 662 |
| 10am–11am | 81.4% | 1.8% | 684 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.9% | 2.0% | 356 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.4% | 2.3% | 653 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.8% | 4.7% | 85 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.3% | 1.8% | 498 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.0% | 4.5% | 221 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.3% | 3.7% | 625 |
| 5pm–6pm | 87.9% | 9.6% | 73 |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.5% | 4.8% | 420 |
| 7pm–8pm | 89.2% | 0.0% | 37 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SNA 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% | -1.4 pts | 0.0% | 95 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.4% | -13.0 pts | 0.5% | 217 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -5.4 pts | 2.4% | 1,064 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 2.9% | 4,398 |
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).