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Route · ECP → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Panama City to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ECP to DFW (Panama City to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2212 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
107 min
Delay when late
5,683
Flights
#2212 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Dec 2025 88%

Worst Month

May 2024 52%

Distance

685 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 93 11 4 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 89 14 1 1 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 106 20 1 0 OH,MQ
Sep 2025 92 13 1 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 138 40 2 2 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 187 60 6 3 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 176 64 14 1 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 116 28 6 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 63 21 1 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 88 28 5 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 56 11 1 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 63 9 6 0 OH,MQ
Dec 2024 48 8 1 1 MQ,OH,OO
Nov 2024 64 11 0 0 MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2024 93 15 0 0 MQ,AA,OH
Sep 2024 90 11 2 0 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 103 20 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2024 156 58 3 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jun 2024 147 60 3 1 AA,MQ
May 2024 116 56 6 3 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 58 22 2 0 AA
Mar 2024 64 19 1 0 AA
Feb 2024 58 8 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 62 13 0 0 AA,MQ,OH

ECP–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.0%) · weakest: June (67.0%)

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

Strongest calendar month

September

86.0% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.0% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

66 of 2,326 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

12 of 2,326 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ECP - Panama City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Panama City, FL.

ECP on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ECP vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ECP departures

From ECP, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 11 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4136 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ECP to DFW

The Panama City to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (ECP to DFW) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,683 tracked flights. Late flights run 107.4 minutes behind on average. 26 carriers cover the 685-mile route; over the last 24 months, 66 of 2,326 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 52% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ECP–DFW peaks in September at 86.0% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~118 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.0%, a 19.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ECP to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ECP to DFW ranks #2212 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 ECP to DFW? ▼
Flights from Panama City to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 5,683 flights. The average delay is 107.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ECP to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (66 of 2,326 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ECP to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Panama City (ECP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 685 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ECP to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ECP Airport

Panama City
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 ECP–DFW data

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

  • Compare ECP and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ECP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.0% on-time) beats June (67.0%) 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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