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Route · ELP → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

El Paso to Dallas/Fort Worth

The ELP–DFW corridor (El Paso, TX → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 22 carriers across roughly 551 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
16,187
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 67%

Distance

551 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 232 38 2 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 235 61 6 0 F9,MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2025 235 49 4 1 AA,OO,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 188 42 6 2 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 201 50 9 2 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 219 56 8 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 219 59 7 2 AA,MQ
May 2025 274 66 10 2 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 235 54 4 2 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 248 52 7 0 AA,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 230 43 4 0 AA,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 250 39 15 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 256 67 7 1 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 249 53 2 2 MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2024 290 33 0 0 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 260 39 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 322 66 5 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 268 70 1 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 251 84 4 1 AA,MQ
May 2024 250 82 21 2 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 243 47 5 2 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 208 56 3 2 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 207 29 0 1 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 228 64 6 1 AA,MQ

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

136 of 5,798 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

24 of 5,798 flights

What the Data Says About ELP to DFW

16,187 tracked flights put the ELP to DFW pairing (El Paso to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 94.4 minutes on average. Across the 551-mile route and its 22 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.3% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (5,798 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 67% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ELP to DFW?
Flights from El Paso to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.5% on-time rate based on 16,187 flights. The average delay is 94.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ELP to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (136 of 5,798 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ELP to DFW?
The flight distance from El Paso (ELP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 551 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ELP to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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