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Route · DFW → LRD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Laredo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to LRD (Dallas/Fort Worth to Laredo) ranks #1518 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.8%
On-time
+4.8 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
8,091
Flights
#1518 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 64%

Distance

396 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 131 20 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 118 18 8 0 MQ
Oct 2025 123 21 1 0 MQ
Sep 2025 120 22 2 1 MQ
Aug 2025 129 33 4 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 152 32 5 1 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 149 44 4 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 147 33 10 0 MQ
Apr 2025 148 34 7 0 MQ
Mar 2025 153 25 7 1 MQ
Feb 2025 140 18 4 0 MQ
Jan 2025 155 27 12 2 MQ
Dec 2024 152 29 2 0 MQ
Nov 2024 142 14 2 0 MQ,OO
Oct 2024 143 14 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 129 14 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 148 22 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 149 51 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 149 48 2 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 150 54 9 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 146 33 4 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 120 22 4 0 MQ
Feb 2024 112 12 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 120 26 2 0 MQ

DFW–LRD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.7%) · weakest: June (77.5%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.7% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~121 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

77.5% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

89 of 3,325 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,325 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

LRD - Laredo

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

LRD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs LRD

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: Laredo · fleet on-time rank #1648 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to LRD

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Laredo (DFW to LRD) running a 83.8% on-time rate over 8,091 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 66.9 minutes. The 396-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.7% of 3,325 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–LRD peaks in September at 87.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~121 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 77.5%, a 10.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to LRD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to LRD ranks #1518 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 LRD? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Laredo have a 83.8% on-time rate based on 8,091 flights. The average delay is 66.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to LRD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (89 of 3,325 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to LRD? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Laredo (LRD) is approximately 396 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to LRD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
LRD Airport

Laredo
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–LRD data

DFW–LRD runs 4.8 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 LRD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.7% on-time) beats June (77.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.8% 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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