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Route · DFW → GRK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Killeen

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to GRK (Dallas/Fort Worth to Killeen) ranks #982 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
11,428
Flights
#982 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 58%

Distance

134 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 180 36 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 173 23 15 1 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 173 33 4 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 128 27 2 0 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 136 38 3 1 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 139 38 4 1 MQ
Jun 2025 139 44 7 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 155 35 8 0 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 150 32 7 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 152 39 6 1 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 134 28 1 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 152 39 6 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 156 38 3 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 175 33 7 1 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 176 18 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 149 32 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 149 29 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 176 59 0 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 146 51 3 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 154 64 7 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 147 28 6 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 124 25 2 0 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 116 11 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 129 27 9 0 MQ,OO

DFW–GRK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.2%) · weakest: July (75.6%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.2% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~171 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.6% on-time · ~164 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

100 of 3,608 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,608 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

GRK - Killeen

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Killeen, TX.

GRK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs GRK

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: Killeen · fleet on-time rank #2184 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to GRK

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Killeen (DFW to GRK) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 11,428 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.1 minutes. The 134-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.8% of 3,608 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 58% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–GRK peaks in October at 88.2% on-time ; the softest month is July at 75.6%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to GRK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to GRK ranks #982 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 GRK? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Killeen have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 11,428 flights. The average delay is 68.1 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to GRK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (100 of 3,608 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to GRK? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Killeen (GRK) is approximately 134 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to GRK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
GRK Airport

Killeen
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–GRK data

DFW–GRK runs 3.4 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 GRK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.2% on-time) beats July (75.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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