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Route · AEX → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Alexandria to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AEX to DFW (Alexandria to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1979 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
6,356
Flights
#1979 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.5%

Best Month

Aug 2024 89%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 69%

Distance

285 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 19 1 0 MQ
Nov 2025 87 15 7 0 MQ,OO
Oct 2025 92 18 2 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 90 18 2 0 OO
Aug 2025 93 23 8 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 92 18 3 0 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 90 24 2 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 93 14 5 0 OO
Apr 2025 90 27 6 0 OO
Mar 2025 93 29 6 0 OO
Feb 2025 84 24 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 93 17 9 0 OO
Dec 2024 90 19 2 0 OO
Nov 2024 87 16 2 0 OO
Oct 2024 92 20 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 90 25 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 92 10 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 92 19 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 90 11 1 1 OO
May 2024 93 26 6 0 OO
Apr 2024 90 22 3 0 OO
Mar 2024 93 17 3 0 OO
Feb 2024 86 16 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 93 29 6 0 OO

AEX–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (83.4%) · weakest: September (76.7%)

76%78%80%82%84% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

March

83.4% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

September

76.7% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.5%

76 of 2,176 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,176 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

AEX - Alexandria

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Alexandria, LA.

AEX 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 AEX and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AEX vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AEX departures

From AEX, 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 #3164 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AEX to DFW

6,356 tracked flights put the AEX to DFW pairing (Alexandria to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.3 minutes on average. Across the 285-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.5% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (2,176 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 69% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AEX–DFW peaks in March at 83.4% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is September at 76.7%, a 6.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AEX to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AEX to DFW ranks #1979 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 AEX to DFW? ▼
Flights from Alexandria to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 6,356 flights. The average delay is 91.3 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AEX to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (76 of 2,176 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AEX to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 285 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AEX to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AEX Airport

Alexandria
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 AEX–DFW data

AEX–DFW is mid-pack at 79.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AEX and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AEX airport
  • If your dates flex, March (83.4% on-time) beats September (76.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.9% 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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