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Route · DFW → ELP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to El Paso

The DFW–ELP corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → El Paso, TX) runs behind the national average, served by 23 carriers across roughly 551 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.4%
On-time
-5.6 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
16,178
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 87%

Worst Month

May 2024 55%

Distance

551 mi

Carriers

23

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 233 74 2 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 235 81 6 0 F9,MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2025 235 62 5 1 AA,OO,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 188 49 6 0 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 201 70 9 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 219 88 7 2 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 217 98 6 1 AA,MQ
May 2025 274 103 8 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 235 83 5 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 248 74 7 1 AA,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 230 56 4 0 AA,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 250 66 15 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 257 76 7 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 249 65 2 0 MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2024 290 39 0 1 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 260 59 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 322 98 4 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 268 108 0 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 250 82 5 0 AA,MQ
May 2024 250 113 21 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 243 63 6 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 208 65 3 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 207 50 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 228 67 6 0 AA,MQ

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

134 of 5,797 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

8 of 5,797 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to ELP

On-time performance on the DFW to ELP pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to El Paso) trails a chunk of the network: 73.4% of 16,178 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 77.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 551 miles across 23 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.3% (134 of 5,797 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 55% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to ELP?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to El Paso have a 73.4% on-time rate based on 16,178 flights. The average delay is 77.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to ELP?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (134 of 5,797 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to ELP?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso (ELP) is approximately 551 miles. This route is served by 23 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to ELP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (55% 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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