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Route · DFW → FLG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Flagstaff

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to FLG (Dallas/Fort Worth to Flagstaff) ranks #3263 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.9%
On-time
+1.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
3,100
Flights
#3263 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 76%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 65%

Distance

853 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 4 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 30 3 1 1 OO
Oct 2025 57 14 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 30 6 1 0 OO
Aug 2025 31 9 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 31 4 2 0 OO
Jun 2025 30 10 1 0 OO
May 2025 32 9 2 0 OO
Apr 2025 34 7 3 1 OO
Mar 2025 35 11 1 1 OO
Jan 2025 38 9 1 1 OO
Dec 2024 65 23 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 64 18 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 59 14 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 10 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 31 4 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 31 13 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 30 13 0 0 OO
May 2024 32 10 2 0 OO
Apr 2024 30 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 31 2 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 31 8 0 0 OO
Dec 2023 31 3 0 0 OO
Nov 2023 33 8 0 0 OO

DFW–FLG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (92.1%) · weakest: June (73.3%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.9%

Strongest calendar month

February

92.1% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.3% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

15 of 877 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

4 of 877 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

FLG - Flagstaff

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Flagstaff, AZ.

FLG on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs FLG

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: Flagstaff · fleet on-time rank #2776 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to FLG

3,100 tracked flights put the DFW to FLG pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Flagstaff) at a 80.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 83.7 minutes on average. Across the 853-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.7% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (877 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2024 was the strongest month at 76% on-time versus Dec 2024 at 65%, a 12-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–FLG peaks in February at 92.1% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.3%, a 18.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to FLG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to FLG ranks #3263 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 FLG? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Flagstaff have a 80.9% on-time rate based on 3,100 flights. The average delay is 83.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 76% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to FLG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 877 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to FLG? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Flagstaff (FLG) is approximately 853 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to FLG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (76% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
FLG Airport

Flagstaff
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–FLG data

DFW–FLG is mid-pack at 80.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and FLG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (92.1% on-time) beats June (73.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.9% 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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