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Route · DFW → ABI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Abilene

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to ABI (Dallas/Fort Worth to Abilene) ranks #1116 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
10,329
Flights
#1116 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

DFW–ABI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.1%) · weakest: July (77.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.1% on-time · ~127 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~154 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.7% on-time · ~154 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

59 of 3,519 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,519 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

ABI - Abilene

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Abilene, TX.

ABI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DFW and ABI side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DFW vs ABI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Abilene · fleet on-time rank #1751 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–ABI peaks in February at 90.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~154 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.7%, a 12.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to ABI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to ABI ranks #1116 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 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.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
ABI Airport

Abilene
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 DFW–ABI data

DFW–ABI runs 4.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DFW and ABI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.1% on-time) beats July (77.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.5% 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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