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Route · DFW → BHM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Birmingham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to BHM (Dallas/Fort Worth to Birmingham) ranks #950 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
11,643
Flights
#950 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 62%

Distance

597 mi

Carriers

40

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 185 58 2 0 OH,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 189 37 9 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Oct 2025 199 35 2 0 OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 185 23 3 0 MQ,OH,OO
Aug 2025 195 61 2 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 210 75 7 1 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 206 78 9 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 212 58 9 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 176 56 6 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Mar 2025 179 49 8 0 AA,OH,MQ
Feb 2025 164 46 3 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jan 2025 178 33 14 0 AA,OH,MQ
Dec 2024 178 34 2 0 AA,MQ,OH
Nov 2024 183 35 2 0 MQ,OO,OH,AA
Oct 2024 211 25 0 1 MQ,OO,AA,OH
Sep 2024 214 29 0 0 OH,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 209 43 0 0 MQ,OH,OO
Jul 2024 207 63 1 0 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 210 64 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
May 2024 215 77 10 0 AA,MQ,OH
Apr 2024 200 40 7 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 186 48 4 1 MQ,OH,OO
Feb 2024 160 26 0 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Jan 2024 153 50 4 1 AA,MQ,OH

DFW–BHM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.9%) · weakest: June (66.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.9% on-time · ~175 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~176 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.5% on-time · ~167 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

104 of 4,604 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 4,604 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

BHM - Birmingham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Birmingham, AL.

BHM on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs BHM

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: Birmingham · fleet on-time rank #4282 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to BHM

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Birmingham corridor (DFW to BHM) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,643 tracked flights. Late flights run 79.6 minutes behind on average. 40 carriers cover the 597-mile route; over the last 24 months, 104 of 4,604 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–BHM peaks in September at 82.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~176 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.5%, a 16.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to BHM rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to BHM ranks #950 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 BHM? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Birmingham have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 11,643 flights. The average delay is 79.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BHM? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (104 of 4,604 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BHM? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham (BHM) is approximately 597 miles. This route is served by 40 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BHM? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
BHM Airport

Birmingham
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–BHM data

DFW–BHM is mid-pack at 76.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and BHM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.9% on-time) beats June (66.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.1% 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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