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Route · DFW → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to PIT (Dallas/Fort Worth to Pittsburgh) ranks #1425 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
8,487
Flights
#1425 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 60%

Distance

1,067 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 130 34 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 115 31 3 0 AA
Oct 2025 136 23 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 120 20 4 0 AA
Aug 2025 133 50 4 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 152 58 3 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 147 59 1 1 AA,MQ
May 2025 123 36 1 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 117 34 1 0 AA
Mar 2025 122 23 3 0 AA
Feb 2025 112 19 0 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 122 25 4 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 101 21 1 0 AA
Nov 2024 100 16 2 1 AA
Oct 2024 139 19 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 117 19 0 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 127 30 5 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 161 51 2 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 162 61 2 0 AA,F9
May 2024 155 57 8 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 118 37 2 0 AA
Mar 2024 124 32 1 0 AA
Feb 2024 115 24 0 2 AA,NK
Jan 2024 120 35 2 0 AA

DFW–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.0%) · weakest: June (64.3%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.0% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

64.3% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

49 of 3,068 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 3,068 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

PIT - Pittsburgh

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Pittsburgh, PA.

PIT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs PIT

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: Pittsburgh · fleet on-time rank #4244 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to PIT

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Pittsburgh corridor (DFW to PIT) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,487 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.3 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 1,067-mile route; over the last 24 months, 49 of 3,068 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 60% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–PIT peaks in September at 84.0% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 64.3%, a 19.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to PIT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to PIT ranks #1425 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 PIT? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Pittsburgh have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 8,487 flights. The average delay is 73.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to PIT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 3,068 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to PIT? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 1,067 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to PIT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
PIT Airport

Pittsburgh
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–PIT data

DFW–PIT is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.0% on-time) beats June (64.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% 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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