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Route · DFW → GJT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Grand Junction

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to GJT (Dallas/Fort Worth to Grand Junction) ranks #2163 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
5,787
Flights
#2163 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 60%

Distance

773 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 14 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 87 14 1 0 MQ,OO
Oct 2025 92 29 1 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 88 14 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 67 17 0 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 92 18 5 0 OO
Jun 2025 90 26 3 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 89 23 2 0 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 60 20 2 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 62 10 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 7 1 1 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 62 7 2 0 MQ
Dec 2024 65 14 0 0 MQ
Nov 2024 87 16 2 1 MQ,OO
Oct 2024 92 15 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 90 10 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 92 14 0 2 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 92 10 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 90 15 0 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 88 35 4 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 60 11 1 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 62 19 0 1 MQ
Feb 2024 58 4 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 62 16 1 0 MQ,OO

DFW–GJT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.9%) · weakest: May (78.2%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.9% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~88 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

78.2% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

28 of 1,874 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,874 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: Grand Junction · fleet on-time rank #1752 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to GJT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Grand Junction (DFW to GJT) running a 83.5% on-time rate over 5,787 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.5 minutes. The 773-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 1,874 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 60% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–GJT peaks in November at 87.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~88 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 78.2%, a 9.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to GJT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to GJT ranks #2163 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 GJT?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Grand Junction have a 83.5% on-time rate based on 5,787 flights. The average delay is 63.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to GJT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 1,874 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to GJT?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Junction (GJT) is approximately 773 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to GJT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (60% 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–GJT data

DFW–GJT runs 4.5 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 GJT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.9% on-time) beats May (78.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.5% 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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