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Route · DFW → LBB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Lubbock

The DFW–LBB corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Lubbock, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 27 carriers across roughly 282 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
14,008
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 64%

Distance

282 mi

Carriers

27

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 207 59 1 0 OH,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 201 42 5 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Oct 2025 260 46 2 0 AA,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 266 49 4 0 MQ,OO,AA
Aug 2025 247 68 4 1 AA,OO,MQ
Jul 2025 233 50 5 1 AA,OO,MQ
Jun 2025 231 66 7 2 AA,OO,MQ
May 2025 243 65 9 0 AA,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 225 64 12 3 MQ,OO,AA
Mar 2025 217 55 9 1 AA,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 178 29 1 0 AA,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 201 43 10 0 AA,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 209 53 2 0 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2024 194 38 7 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2024 237 47 0 0 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 242 32 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 262 33 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 235 64 0 1 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 230 62 6 1 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 233 85 23 1 AA,MQ,OO
Apr 2024 201 47 4 1 AA,MQ,OO
Mar 2024 234 44 6 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 189 17 1 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 199 52 10 3 AA,MQ,OO

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

128 of 5,374 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

15 of 5,374 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to LBB

14,008 tracked flights put the DFW to LBB pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Lubbock) at a 79% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 85.5 minutes on average. Across the 282-mile route and its 27 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (5,374 flights sampled).

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 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to LBB?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Lubbock have a 79% on-time rate based on 14,008 flights. The average delay is 85.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to LBB?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (128 of 5,374 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to LBB?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock (LBB) is approximately 282 miles. This route is served by 27 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to LBB?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (64% 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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