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Route · DFW → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Palm Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to PSP (Dallas/Fort Worth to Palm Springs) ranks #2202 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.9%
On-time
-2.1 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
5,704
Flights
#2202 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Feb 2025 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 42%

Distance

1,126 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 89 19 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 87 17 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 87 22 2 0 AA
Sep 2025 60 17 1 1 AA
Aug 2025 62 34 2 0 AA
Jul 2025 62 36 2 0 AA
Jun 2025 60 23 0 0 AA
May 2025 70 24 3 1 AA
Apr 2025 120 38 2 2 AA
Mar 2025 123 38 1 1 AA
Feb 2025 100 13 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 96 26 5 0 AA
Dec 2024 97 24 4 1 AA
Nov 2024 87 14 2 0 AA
Oct 2024 86 16 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 60 10 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 62 26 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 62 25 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 64 28 1 0 AA
May 2024 93 40 9 0 AA
Apr 2024 96 28 3 0 AA
Mar 2024 124 27 1 1 AA
Feb 2024 102 14 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 96 33 2 0 AA,MQ

DFW–PSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.4%) · weakest: July (62.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.4% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~104 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

62.1% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

42 of 2,045 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,045 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

PSP - Palm Springs

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Palm Springs, CA.

PSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs PSP

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: Palm Springs · fleet on-time rank #4113 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to PSP

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Palm Springs corridor (DFW to PSP) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,704 tracked flights. Late flights run 68.4 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,126-mile route; over the last 24 months, 42 of 2,045 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 42% - a 45-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–PSP peaks in September at 84.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~104 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 62.1%, a 22.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to PSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to PSP ranks #2202 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 PSP? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Palm Springs have a 76.9% on-time rate based on 5,704 flights. The average delay is 68.4 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to PSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 2,045 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to PSP? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 1,126 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to PSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (42% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
PSP Airport

Palm Springs
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–PSP data

DFW–PSP is mid-pack at 76.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and PSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.4% on-time) beats July (62.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.9% 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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