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Route · DFW → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to New York

The DFW–JFK corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 16 carriers across roughly 1,391 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
9,515
Flights

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Feb 2025 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 70%

Distance

1,391 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 174 40 6 0 DL,F9,AA
Nov 2025 178 27 3 0 F9,AA,DL
Oct 2025 178 30 2 0 AA,DL,F9
Sep 2025 185 32 4 1 DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 217 50 4 0 AA,F9,DL
Jul 2025 217 58 10 5 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2025 207 63 1 1 AA,DL,F9
May 2025 203 45 2 2 AA,DL,F9
Apr 2025 152 37 2 0 F9,AA,DL
Mar 2025 145 34 1 0 AA,DL
Feb 2025 132 16 4 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 147 23 6 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 165 37 1 1 9E,AA,DL
Nov 2024 151 19 3 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 165 21 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 177 24 0 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 154 35 10 0 AA,DL
Jul 2024 154 31 4 2 AA,DL
Jun 2024 150 37 2 2 AA,DL
May 2024 155 39 7 1 AA,DL
Apr 2024 149 34 2 0 AA,DL
Mar 2024 155 33 2 1 AA,DL
Feb 2024 145 25 1 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 154 42 1 0 AA,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

78 of 4,009 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

16 of 4,009 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to JFK

9,515 tracked flights put the DFW to JFK pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to New York) at a 79% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 76.8 minutes on average. Across the 1,391-mile route and its 16 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.9% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (4,009 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 70% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to JFK?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to New York have a 79% on-time rate based on 9,515 flights. The average delay is 76.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (78 of 4,009 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to JFK?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,391 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (70% 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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