Best Time to Fly VPS to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,343 flights were scheduled from Valparaiso (VPS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 72.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 83.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 69.2%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (68%).
3.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
VPS 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 | 83.3% | 137 min | 5.0% | 159 |
| Envoy Air | 80.4% | 106 min | 1.9% | 161 |
| American Airlines | 69.2% | 110 min | 3.0% | 1,023 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly VPS to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,735 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.5% | 2.8% | 289 |
| 7am–8am | 87.7% | 1.4% | 441 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 11am–12pm | 76.0% | 3.7% | 561 |
| 12pm–1pm | 68.8% | 3.6% | 167 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.6% | 3.0% | 565 |
| 4pm–5pm | 59.8% | 6.1% | 98 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.9% | 6.2% | 113 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.1% | 4.3% | 46 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.7% | 4.4% | 412 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on VPS 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) | 64.6% | -11.2 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.4% | -2.4 pts | 2.7% | 112 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.4% | -13.4 pts | 2.6% | 529 |
| All other days | 75.8% | — | 3.7% | 2,046 |
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).