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Route · BDL → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Hartford to Dallas/Fort Worth

The BDL–DFW corridor (Hartford, CT → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 1,471 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
2,928
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 61%

Distance

1,471 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 47 20 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 43 8 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 76 16 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 67 10 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 70 15 2 0 AA
Jul 2025 82 32 2 2 AA
Jun 2025 84 31 3 1 AA
May 2025 90 25 1 2 AA
Apr 2025 86 17 2 0 AA
Mar 2025 79 8 2 0 AA
Feb 2025 31 5 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 44 12 2 0 AA
Dec 2024 43 9 1 1 AA
Nov 2024 48 5 0 1 AA
Oct 2024 75 7 0 1 AA
Sep 2024 39 5 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 56 12 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 60 20 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 20 3 0 AA
May 2024 61 20 5 0 AA
Apr 2024 57 20 1 1 AA
Mar 2024 31 3 1 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 9 2 0 AA
Dec 2023 34 7 0 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

33 of 1,394 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,394 flights

What the Data Says About BDL to DFW

2,928 tracked flights put the BDL to DFW pairing (Hartford to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 82.4 minutes on average. Across the 1,471-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (1,394 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BDL to DFW?
Flights from Hartford to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.5% on-time rate based on 2,928 flights. The average delay is 82.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BDL to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (33 of 1,394 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BDL to DFW?
The flight distance from Hartford (BDL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,471 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BDL to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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