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Route · ABI → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Abilene to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABI to DFW (Abilene to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1118 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
10,320
Flights
#1118 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 71%

Distance

158 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 148 27 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 142 23 6 0 MQ
Oct 2025 150 26 3 1 MQ
Sep 2025 145 30 2 0 MQ
Aug 2025 151 35 2 0 MQ
Jul 2025 149 32 3 1 MQ
Jun 2025 146 42 2 0 MQ
May 2025 151 19 6 0 MQ
Apr 2025 142 25 4 0 MQ
Mar 2025 151 17 6 0 MQ
Feb 2025 136 13 3 0 MQ
Jan 2025 150 23 4 0 MQ
Dec 2024 151 24 1 1 MQ
Nov 2024 143 12 2 0 MQ
Oct 2024 149 7 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 146 24 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 146 15 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 149 35 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 145 29 2 0 MQ
May 2024 144 41 3 0 MQ
Apr 2024 145 28 3 0 MQ
Mar 2024 147 25 2 0 MQ
Feb 2024 141 17 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 151 33 2 0 MQ

ABI–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.5%) · weakest: July (80.0%)

78%80%82%84%86%88% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.5% on-time · ~127 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~154 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

80.0% on-time · ~154 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

56 of 3,518 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,518 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ABI - Abilene

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Abilene, TX.

ABI on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ABI and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ABI vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ABI departures

From ABI, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 2 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #1900 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ABI to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Abilene to Dallas/Fort Worth (ABI to DFW) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 10,320 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.7 minutes. The 158-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.6% of 3,518 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABI–DFW peaks in February at 86.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~154 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 80.0%, a 6.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABI to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABI to DFW ranks #1118 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ABI to DFW? ▼
Flights from Abilene to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 10,320 flights. The average delay is 75.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABI to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (56 of 3,518 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABI to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Abilene (ABI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 158 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ABI to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABI Airport

Abilene
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ABI–DFW data

ABI–DFW runs 4.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ABI and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABI airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.5% on-time) beats July (80.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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