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Route · DFW → DRO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Durango

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to DRO (Dallas/Fort Worth to Durango) ranks #1951 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
6,408
Flights
#1951 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Aug 2024 91%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 59%

Distance

674 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 105 17 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 87 19 3 1 OO,AA
Oct 2025 92 26 0 0 AA,OO
Sep 2025 94 36 1 0 OO,AA
Aug 2025 150 32 3 0 AA,OO
Jul 2025 127 20 3 0 AA,OO
Jun 2025 120 35 3 0 AA,OO
May 2025 89 26 2 1 OO
Apr 2025 63 14 2 2 OO
Mar 2025 93 20 4 0 OO
Feb 2025 72 21 3 0 OO
Jan 2025 68 14 4 0 OO
Dec 2024 91 32 4 1 OO
Nov 2024 87 36 3 1 OO
Oct 2024 98 19 0 1 OO
Sep 2024 119 12 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 124 11 0 2 AA,OO
Jul 2024 127 16 0 0 AA,OO
Jun 2024 120 15 0 2 AA,OO
May 2024 88 20 6 2 OO
Apr 2024 60 15 2 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 9 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 12 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 69 14 2 0 OO

DFW–DRO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (85.8%) · weakest: June (79.0%)

78%80%82%84%86%88% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.2%

Strongest calendar month

August

85.8% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~108 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

79.0% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

46 of 2,263 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

13 of 2,263 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

DRO - Durango

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Durango, CO.

DRO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs DRO

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: Durango · fleet on-time rank #2100 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to DRO

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Durango (DFW to DRO) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 6,408 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 77.2 minutes. The 674-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.0% of 2,263 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Nov 2024 came in at just 59% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–DRO peaks in August at 85.8% on-time ; the softest month is June at 79.0%, a 6.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to DRO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to DRO ranks #1951 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 DRO? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Durango have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 6,408 flights. The average delay is 77.2 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to DRO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 2,263 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to DRO? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango (DRO) is approximately 674 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to DRO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
DRO Airport

Durango
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–DRO data

DFW–DRO runs 3.6 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 DRO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, August (85.8% on-time) beats June (79.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.6% 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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