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Route · DFW → BRO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Brownsville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to BRO (Dallas/Fort Worth to Brownsville) ranks #1576 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.8%
On-time
+4.8 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
7,887
Flights
#1576 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 68%

Distance

482 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 124 17 0 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 126 16 10 0 MQ
Oct 2025 123 18 2 0 MQ
Sep 2025 120 23 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 124 29 2 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 123 30 3 2 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 123 38 2 1 OO,MQ
May 2025 146 34 7 0 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 146 27 8 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 151 31 9 1 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 124 38 0 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 137 28 9 3 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 133 27 5 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 130 19 3 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 143 11 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 129 16 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 148 22 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 142 37 0 1 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 143 30 0 1 MQ,OO
May 2024 154 50 9 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 150 25 5 1 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 152 29 4 0 MQ
Feb 2024 108 9 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 111 20 3 0 MQ,OO

DFW–BRO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.2%) · weakest: May (77.4%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.2% on-time · ~114 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~119 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

77.4% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

82 of 3,210 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

12 of 3,210 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

BRO - Brownsville

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

BRO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs BRO

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: Brownsville · fleet on-time rank #1645 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to BRO

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Brownsville (DFW to BRO) running a 83.8% on-time rate over 7,887 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 64.1 minutes. The 482-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.6% of 3,210 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 68% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–BRO peaks in October at 88.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~119 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 77.4%, a 10.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to BRO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to BRO ranks #1576 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 BRO? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brownsville have a 83.8% on-time rate based on 7,887 flights. The average delay is 64.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BRO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (82 of 3,210 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BRO? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Brownsville (BRO) is approximately 482 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BRO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
BRO Airport

Brownsville
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–BRO data

DFW–BRO runs 4.8 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 BRO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.2% on-time) beats May (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.8% 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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