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Route · DFW → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to RDU (Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #1036 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.4%
On-time
-3.6 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
10,973
Flights
#1036 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 85%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 51%

Distance

1,061 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 209 65 0 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 204 47 3 0 F9,AA
Oct 2025 215 56 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 179 27 5 0 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 189 62 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 206 92 7 3 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 199 79 5 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 201 59 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2025 188 57 4 0 F9,AA
Mar 2025 190 47 7 0 AA,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 148 24 5 1 AA,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 162 27 12 0 AA,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 182 49 5 0 AA,F9,MQ
Nov 2024 171 39 1 0 F9,AA
Oct 2024 185 37 0 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 147 31 1 1 AA,F9
Aug 2024 192 57 0 1 AA,F9
Jul 2024 196 86 1 1 AA,F9
Jun 2024 191 93 2 1 AA,F9
May 2024 200 82 14 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 192 64 1 1 AA,F9
Mar 2024 184 67 4 0 AA
Feb 2024 164 35 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 169 48 3 0 AA,F9

DFW–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.3%) · weakest: July (64.9%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.2%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.3% on-time · ~126 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~165 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.9% on-time · ~162 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

94 of 4,463 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 4,463 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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs RDU

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: Raleigh/Durham · fleet on-time rank #4402 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to RDU

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham corridor (DFW to RDU) posts a 75.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,973 tracked flights. Late flights run 74.3 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,061-mile route; over the last 24 months, 94 of 4,463 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 51% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–RDU peaks in February at 82.3% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~165 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.9%, a 17.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to RDU ranks #1036 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 RDU? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham have a 75.4% on-time rate based on 10,973 flights. The average delay is 74.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (94 of 4,463 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 1,061 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (51% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
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–RDU data

DFW–RDU is mid-pack at 75.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.3% on-time) beats July (64.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.4% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.