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Route · DFW → TUL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Tulsa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to TUL (Dallas/Fort Worth to Tulsa) ranks #535 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
16,314
Flights
#535 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 85%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

237 mi

Carriers

30

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 221 66 1 0 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 218 50 10 0 OO,MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 255 55 5 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 247 51 8 1 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Aug 2025 258 85 10 1 AA,OO,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 305 100 9 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Jun 2025 294 110 11 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 261 67 14 0 AA,OH,MQ
Apr 2025 243 58 11 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Mar 2025 263 70 9 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 206 39 5 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 250 52 15 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 277 74 10 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Nov 2024 264 40 7 1 MQ,OO,OH,AA
Oct 2024 291 44 0 0 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 256 47 0 0 OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 298 103 3 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jul 2024 304 117 5 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 283 107 5 2 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 245 80 18 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Apr 2024 243 60 10 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Mar 2024 247 59 8 0 AA,MQ,OH
Feb 2024 218 32 0 1 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Jan 2024 222 63 7 1 AA,MQ,OH

DFW–TUL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (83.9%) · weakest: June (66.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

83.9% on-time · ~195 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~255 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.6% on-time · ~242 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

181 of 6,169 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 6,169 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

TUL - Tulsa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tulsa, OK.

TUL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs TUL

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: Tulsa · fleet on-time rank #3962 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to TUL

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Tulsa corridor (DFW to TUL) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,314 tracked flights. Late flights run 72.5 minutes behind on average. 30 carriers cover the 237-mile route; over the last 24 months, 181 of 6,169 flights were cancelled (2.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 62% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–TUL peaks in February at 83.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~255 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.6%, a 17.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to TUL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to TUL ranks #535 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 TUL? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Tulsa have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 16,314 flights. The average delay is 72.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to TUL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (181 of 6,169 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to TUL? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulsa (TUL) is approximately 237 miles. This route is served by 30 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to TUL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
TUL Airport

Tulsa
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–TUL data

DFW–TUL is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and TUL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (83.9% on-time) beats June (66.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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