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Route · DFW → COS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Colorado Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to COS (Dallas/Fort Worth to Colorado Springs) ranks #1004 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
11,263
Flights
#1004 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 58%

Distance

592 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 153 44 0 1 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 147 35 6 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 185 46 2 0 AA,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 180 40 5 0 MQ,OO,AA
Aug 2025 185 68 7 1 AA,OO,MQ
Jul 2025 185 77 9 0 AA,OO
Jun 2025 180 76 5 0 AA,OO
May 2025 181 49 5 1 AA,OO
Apr 2025 150 40 5 0 OO,AA
Mar 2025 160 37 9 1 AA,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 156 43 2 1 AA,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 155 33 7 0 AA,OO
Dec 2024 154 36 2 1 AA,OO
Nov 2024 147 31 4 2 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2024 181 28 0 0 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 180 26 0 0 OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 185 38 1 1 AA,MQ,OO
Jul 2024 182 74 3 1 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 173 38 4 0 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 181 69 12 0 AA,MQ,OO
Apr 2024 150 33 2 0 AA,MQ,OO
Mar 2024 155 29 3 1 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 145 25 0 1 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 153 44 0 1 AA,MQ,OO

DFW–COS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.2%) · weakest: June (69.7%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.2% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~176 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.7% on-time · ~152 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

93 of 4,003 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

13 of 4,003 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: Colorado Springs · fleet on-time rank #3888 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to COS

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Colorado Springs corridor (DFW to COS) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,263 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.2 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 592-mile route; over the last 24 months, 93 of 4,003 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 58% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–COS peaks in November at 82.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~176 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.7%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to COS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to COS ranks #1004 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 COS?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Colorado Springs have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 11,263 flights. The average delay is 75.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to COS?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (93 of 4,003 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to COS?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs (COS) is approximately 592 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to COS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jun 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–COS data

DFW–COS is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and COS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.2% on-time) beats June (69.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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