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Route · DFW → BUF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Buffalo

The DFW–BUF corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Buffalo, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 1,212 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

64.7%
On-time
-14.3 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
2,494
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 79%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 45%

Distance

1,212 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 38 20 1 0 AA
Nov 2025 58 28 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 60 14 1 0 AA
Sep 2025 60 13 2 0 AA
Aug 2025 66 33 1 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 61 27 2 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 58 32 2 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 55 27 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 15 2 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 13 1 0 AA
Dec 2024 30 18 1 0 AA
Nov 2024 31 7 0 1 AA
Oct 2024 61 13 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 59 13 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 61 16 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 61 25 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 56 23 0 0 AA
May 2024 31 14 3 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 14 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 14 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 12 3 1 AA
Dec 2023 31 10 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 34 9 0 0 AA
Oct 2023 58 15 1 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

23 of 1,122 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,122 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to BUF

Dallas/Fort Worth to Buffalo (DFW to BUF) sits among the less reliable pairings in the BTS dataset, on-time only 64.7% of the time across 2,494 flights, with a 74.8-minute average delay when service runs late. Carriers on this 1,212-mile route (6 total) show a 2.0% cancellation rate and 0.2% diversion rate over the last 24 months (23 of 1,122 flights cancelled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 79% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 45% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to BUF?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Buffalo have a 64.7% on-time rate based on 2,494 flights. The average delay is 74.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 79% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BUF?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,122 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BUF?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Buffalo (BUF) is approximately 1,212 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BUF?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (79% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (45% 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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