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Route · DFW → ABI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Abilene

The DFW–ABI corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Abilene, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 158 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
10,329
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 59%

Distance

158 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 148 27 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 142 23 6 0 MQ
Oct 2025 150 31 3 0 MQ
Sep 2025 145 35 2 0 MQ
Aug 2025 151 40 2 0 MQ
Jul 2025 149 40 4 0 MQ
Jun 2025 146 48 3 1 MQ
May 2025 151 38 7 1 MQ
Apr 2025 142 39 4 0 MQ
Mar 2025 151 30 6 0 MQ
Feb 2025 136 13 3 0 MQ
Jan 2025 151 36 4 0 MQ
Dec 2024 151 24 1 0 MQ
Nov 2024 143 21 2 0 MQ
Oct 2024 149 18 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 146 35 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 146 33 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 149 61 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 145 45 2 0 MQ
May 2024 144 55 4 1 MQ
Apr 2024 145 35 3 0 MQ
Mar 2024 147 32 2 0 MQ
Feb 2024 141 10 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 151 35 1 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

59 of 3,519 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,519 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to ABI

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Abilene (DFW to ABI) running a 83.5% on-time rate over 10,329 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.3 minutes. The 158-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.7% of 3,519 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 59% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to ABI?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Abilene have a 83.5% on-time rate based on 10,329 flights. The average delay is 63.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to ABI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 3,519 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to ABI?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Abilene (ABI) is approximately 158 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to ABI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (59% 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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