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Route · DFW → BDL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Hartford

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

70.3%
On-time
-8.7 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
2,927
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Mar 2025 80%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 50%

Distance

1,471 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 47 22 0 2 AA
Nov 2025 43 14 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 76 18 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 67 19 0 1 AA
Aug 2025 70 24 2 0 AA
Jul 2025 82 41 3 2 AA
Jun 2025 84 35 2 1 AA
May 2025 90 26 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 86 21 2 0 AA
Mar 2025 79 16 2 0 AA
Feb 2025 31 3 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 44 12 2 0 AA
Dec 2024 43 15 1 0 AA
Nov 2024 48 11 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 75 23 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 39 17 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 56 26 1 0 AA
Jul 2024 60 27 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 23 3 0 AA
May 2024 61 25 5 1 AA
Apr 2024 57 23 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 10 1 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 14 1 0 AA
Dec 2023 34 6 0 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

31 of 1,394 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,394 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to BDL

On-time performance on the DFW to BDL pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Hartford) trails a chunk of the network: 70.3% of 2,927 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 66.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,471 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.2% (31 of 1,394 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 80% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 50% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to BDL?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Hartford have a 70.3% on-time rate based on 2,927 flights. The average delay is 66.0 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 80% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BDL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 1,394 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BDL?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Hartford (BDL) is approximately 1,471 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BDL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (80% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (50% 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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