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Route · CAE → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbia to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CAE to DFW (Columbia to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2597 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
4,675
Flights
#2597 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Mar 2025 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 52%

Distance

922 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 78 20 0 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 72 10 2 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 77 9 0 0 OH,MQ
Sep 2025 68 10 2 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 76 20 3 1 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 90 23 4 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 86 32 2 1 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 62 25 4 0 AA
Apr 2025 60 11 2 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 62 6 2 0 MQ
Feb 2025 56 10 1 0 MQ
Jan 2025 62 12 3 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 61 17 1 2 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 59 13 2 0 AA
Oct 2024 62 12 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 60 20 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 61 14 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 61 16 6 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 23 0 1 AA
May 2024 62 30 4 2 AA
Apr 2024 60 21 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 62 15 2 0 AA
Feb 2024 58 15 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 62 21 2 0 AA

CAE–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.0%) · weakest: June (69.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.0% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.0% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

46 of 1,577 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,577 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CAE - Columbia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbia, SC.

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

Compare CAE vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CAE departures

From CAE, this corridor sits with 4 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3768 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CAE to DFW

The Columbia to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (CAE to DFW) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,675 tracked flights. Late flights run 88.7 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 922-mile route; over the last 24 months, 46 of 1,577 flights were cancelled (2.9%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 52% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CAE–DFW peaks in November at 85.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~72 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.0%, a 16.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CAE to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CAE to DFW ranks #2597 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 CAE to DFW? ▼
Flights from Columbia to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 4,675 flights. The average delay is 88.7 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CAE to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 1,577 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CAE to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Columbia (CAE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 922 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CAE to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CAE Airport

Columbia
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 CAE–DFW data

CAE–DFW is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CAE and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CAE airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.0% on-time) beats June (69.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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