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Route · DFW → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to BOS (Dallas/Fort Worth to Boston) ranks #362 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.3%
On-time
-3.7 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
19,359
Flights
#362 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 85%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 50%

Distance

1,562 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 290 67 4 1 B6,DL,AA
Nov 2025 292 74 6 0 DL,AA,B6
Oct 2025 350 174 4 0 AA,B6,DL
Sep 2025 313 138 8 1 DL,AA,B6
Aug 2025 346 122 5 1 AA,NK,B6,DL
Jul 2025 369 149 12 1 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jun 2025 371 136 8 0 AA,B6,DL,F9,NK
May 2025 377 124 5 5 AA,B6,DL,F9,NK
Apr 2025 304 93 7 0 DL,F9,AA,B6
Mar 2025 317 85 4 0 AA,B6,DL,F9
Feb 2025 266 54 4 0 AA,B6,DL,F9
Jan 2025 292 55 16 0 AA,B6,DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 296 85 6 1 AA,B6,DL,F9
Nov 2024 328 64 2 1 B6,NK,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 388 59 1 0 DL,NK,F9,B6,AA
Sep 2024 340 70 1 0 AA,B6,DL,F9,NK
Aug 2024 377 98 4 2 AA,B6,DL,F9,NK
Jul 2024 404 123 11 2 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jun 2024 375 135 4 3 AA,B6,DL,NK
May 2024 381 156 13 1 AA,B6,DL,NK
Apr 2024 313 103 4 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
Mar 2024 302 88 2 0 AA,B6,DL
Feb 2024 272 55 0 0 AA,B6,DL
Jan 2024 282 98 3 0 AA,B6,DL

DFW–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.5%) · weakest: June (65.3%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.5% on-time · ~275 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~312 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.3% on-time · ~288 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

134 of 7,945 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

19 of 7,945 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

BOS - Boston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.

BOS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs BOS

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: Boston · fleet on-time rank #4422 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to BOS

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Boston corridor (DFW to BOS) posts a 75.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 19,359 tracked flights. Late flights run 82.9 minutes behind on average. 16 carriers cover the 1,562-mile route; over the last 24 months, 134 of 7,945 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 50% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–BOS peaks in November at 83.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~312 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.3%, a 18.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to BOS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to BOS ranks #362 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 BOS? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Boston have a 75.3% on-time rate based on 19,359 flights. The average delay is 82.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BOS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (134 of 7,945 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BOS? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,562 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BOS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (50% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
BOS Airport

Boston
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–BOS data

DFW–BOS is mid-pack at 75.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.5% on-time) beats June (65.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.3% 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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