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Route · DFW → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to CMH (Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus) ranks #1313 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
9,135
Flights
#1313 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 83%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 58%

Distance

926 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 157 42 0 1 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 158 31 3 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 155 41 1 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 127 23 2 0 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 140 50 4 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 153 64 3 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 150 52 7 1 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 154 53 5 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 146 53 5 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 151 46 4 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 120 25 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 135 23 7 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 146 36 2 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 149 25 2 1 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 169 33 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 157 29 0 2 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 183 36 1 1 AA,MQ,NK
Jul 2024 163 46 8 0 AA,MQ,NK
Jun 2024 142 45 2 0 AA,MQ
May 2024 124 49 9 1 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 120 46 3 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 127 37 1 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 116 25 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 125 42 3 0 AA,MQ

DFW–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.6%) · weakest: July (67.1%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.6% on-time · ~135 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~142 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.1% on-time · ~140 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

72 of 3,467 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,467 flights

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: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #4324 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to CMH

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus corridor (DFW to CMH) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,135 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.8 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 926-mile route; over the last 24 months, 72 of 3,467 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 83% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 58% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–CMH peaks in November at 82.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~142 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.1%, a 15.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to CMH rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to CMH ranks #1313 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 CMH?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 9,135 flights. The average delay is 73.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to CMH?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (72 of 3,467 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to CMH?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 926 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to CMH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (83% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using DFW–CMH data

DFW–CMH is mid-pack at 75.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.6% on-time) beats July (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.9% 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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