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Route · DFW → JAC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Jackson

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to JAC (Dallas/Fort Worth to Jackson) ranks #3102 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
3,528
Flights
#3102 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Sep 2024 82%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 55%

Distance

1,047 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 19 0 1 AA
Nov 2025 30 5 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 40 10 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 90 29 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 99 39 2 1 AA
Jul 2025 100 27 2 0 AA
Jun 2025 94 29 3 1 AA
May 2025 58 11 1 1 AA
Apr 2025 33 11 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 60 15 0 1 AA
Feb 2025 52 18 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 62 14 3 3 AA
Dec 2024 41 12 3 2 AA
Oct 2024 37 8 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 60 11 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 66 26 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 65 29 2 0 AA
Jun 2024 64 22 0 0 AA
May 2024 57 11 3 1 AA
Apr 2024 33 6 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 62 15 0 2 AA
Feb 2024 56 18 0 1 AA
Jan 2024 58 17 0 1 AA
Dec 2023 43 6 0 0 AA

DFW–JAC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (83.9%) · weakest: December (70.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.2%

Strongest calendar month

March

83.9% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~79 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

70.2% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

23 of 1,403 flights

Diversion Rate

1.1%

15 of 1,403 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: Jackson · fleet on-time rank #3997 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to JAC

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Jackson corridor (DFW to JAC) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,528 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.1 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,047-mile route; over the last 24 months, 23 of 1,403 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 1.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 55% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–JAC peaks in March at 83.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~79 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 70.2%, a 13.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to JAC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to JAC ranks #3102 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 JAC?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Jackson have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 3,528 flights. The average delay is 77.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to JAC?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,403 flights) and 1.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to JAC?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Jackson (JAC) is approximately 1,047 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to JAC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (82% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (55% 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–JAC data

DFW–JAC is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and JAC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, March (83.9% on-time) beats December (70.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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