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Route · DFW → SJC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Jose

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to SJC (Dallas/Fort Worth to San Jose) ranks #1840 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
6,852
Flights
#1840 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 56%

Distance

1,438 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 26 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 86 17 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 92 24 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 90 21 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 103 42 2 0 AA,NK
Jul 2025 129 49 4 1 AA,NK
Jun 2025 131 41 2 0 AA,NK
May 2025 113 26 4 0 AA,NK
Apr 2025 120 30 4 0 NK,AA
Mar 2025 116 26 1 0 AA,NK
Feb 2025 100 17 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 115 18 7 0 AA,NK
Dec 2024 114 33 1 0 AA,NK
Nov 2024 105 26 4 1 NK,AA
Oct 2024 114 16 0 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 114 36 0 0 AA,NK
Aug 2024 111 30 0 0 AA,NK
Jul 2024 122 54 0 0 AA,NK
Jun 2024 111 41 0 0 AA,NK
May 2024 118 48 6 0 AA,NK
Apr 2024 107 26 2 0 AA,NK
Mar 2024 106 34 2 1 AA,NK
Feb 2024 100 20 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 110 30 1 0 AA,NK

DFW–SJC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (83.6%) · weakest: July (69.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

February

83.6% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~107 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.4% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

43 of 2,618 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,618 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

SJC - San Jose

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for San Jose, CA.

SJC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs SJC

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: San Jose · fleet on-time rank #4135 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to SJC

The Dallas/Fort Worth to San Jose corridor (DFW to SJC) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,852 tracked flights. Late flights run 64.0 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,438-mile route; over the last 24 months, 43 of 2,618 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 Jul 2024 came in at just 56% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–SJC peaks in February at 83.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~107 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.4%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to SJC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to SJC ranks #1840 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 SJC? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Jose have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 6,852 flights. The average delay is 64.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to SJC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 2,618 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to SJC? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose (SJC) is approximately 1,438 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to SJC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
SJC Airport

San Jose
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–SJC data

DFW–SJC is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and SJC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (83.6% on-time) beats July (69.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% 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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