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Route · AMA → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AMA to DFW (Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #820 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.9%
On-time
+1.9 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
12,786
Flights
#820 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Feb 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 69%

Distance

312 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 176 21 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 187 30 10 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 227 27 1 2 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 209 28 3 2 MQ
Aug 2025 221 49 4 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 221 44 3 1 AA,OO,MQ
Jun 2025 225 62 6 3 AA,OO,MQ
May 2025 237 45 10 1 AA,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 191 55 8 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 186 31 9 0 MQ
Feb 2025 156 14 4 0 MQ
Jan 2025 188 28 10 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 194 29 2 2 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 188 31 5 0 MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2024 213 27 1 0 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 211 43 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 228 27 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 230 60 0 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 223 51 3 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 204 54 15 3 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 175 36 4 0 MQ
Mar 2024 203 32 3 1 MQ
Feb 2024 169 22 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 183 56 11 0 AA,MQ

AMA–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (83.8%) · weakest: June (76.5%)

76%78%80%82%84%86% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

March

83.8% on-time · ~167 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~204 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.5% on-time · ~179 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

112 of 4,845 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

15 of 4,845 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AMA departures

From AMA, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 5 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2767 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AMA to DFW

12,786 tracked flights put the AMA to DFW pairing (Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 89.8 minutes on average. Across the 312-mile route and its 26 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.3% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,845 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 69% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AMA–DFW peaks in March at 83.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~204 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.5%, a 7.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AMA to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AMA to DFW ranks #820 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 AMA to DFW?
Flights from Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.9% on-time rate based on 12,786 flights. The average delay is 89.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AMA to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (112 of 4,845 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AMA to DFW?
The flight distance from Amarillo (AMA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 312 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AMA to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AMA–DFW data

AMA–DFW is mid-pack at 80.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AMA and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AMA airport
  • If your dates flex, March (83.8% on-time) beats June (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.9% 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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