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Route · CMH → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CMH to DFW (Columbus to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1310 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.8%
On-time
+2.8 pts
vs US avg
104 min
Delay when late
9,144
Flights
#1310 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2025 69%

Distance

926 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 158 47 0 0 DL,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 157 24 3 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 155 26 1 2 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 127 15 2 2 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 140 35 4 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 153 38 5 3 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 150 43 5 2 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 154 47 5 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 147 40 7 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 151 27 3 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 120 22 0 1 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 135 32 7 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 146 24 2 2 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 148 14 3 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 169 14 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 157 26 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 183 27 2 0 AA,MQ,NK
Jul 2024 164 32 8 0 AA,MQ,NK
Jun 2024 143 25 2 0 AA,MQ
May 2024 124 36 9 1 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 119 36 3 1 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 127 27 1 2 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 115 17 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 125 33 3 0 AA,MQ

CMH–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.3%) · weakest: July (76.6%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.3% on-time · ~130 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~142 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.6% on-time · ~140 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

75 of 3,467 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

18 of 3,467 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

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

Compare CMH vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CMH departures

From CMH, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2427 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CMH to DFW

9,144 tracked flights put the CMH to DFW pairing (Columbus to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 81.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 104.1 minutes on average. Across the 926-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.2% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (3,467 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 69% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CMH–DFW peaks in September at 87.3% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~142 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.6%, a 10.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CMH to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CMH to DFW ranks #1310 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 CMH to DFW? ▼
Flights from Columbus to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 81.8% on-time rate based on 9,144 flights. The average delay is 104.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (75 of 3,467 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 926 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CMH Airport

Columbus
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 CMH–DFW data

CMH–DFW is mid-pack at 81.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CMH and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CMH airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.3% on-time) beats July (76.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.8% 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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