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Route · EWR → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Dallas/Fort Worth

The EWR–DFW corridor (Newark, NJ → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs behind the national average, served by 24 carriers across roughly 1,372 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.8%
On-time
-0.2 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
18,523
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 87%

Worst Month

May 2025 61%

Distance

1,372 mi

Carriers

24

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 297 58 5 0 NK,AA,UA
Nov 2025 309 72 9 1 UA,NK,AA
Oct 2025 307 63 6 0 AA,UA,NK
Sep 2025 288 52 2 2 UA,NK,AA
Aug 2025 284 58 6 4 AA,YX,NK,UA
Jul 2025 295 67 16 4 AA,NK,UA,YX
Jun 2025 264 61 6 2 AA,UA,YX,NK
May 2025 254 99 14 2 AA,NK,UA
Apr 2025 262 70 7 3 NK,UA,AA
Mar 2025 298 51 5 1 AA,YX,NK,UA
Feb 2025 277 72 4 1 AA,UA,YX,NK
Jan 2025 310 63 15 0 AA,YX,UA,NK
Dec 2024 313 63 2 6 AA,NK,UA,YX
Nov 2024 310 65 2 5 UA,NK,AA
Oct 2024 305 51 0 1 UA,YX,NK,AA
Sep 2024 293 41 0 2 YX,UA,AA,NK
Aug 2024 297 62 16 1 AA,NK,YX,UA
Jul 2024 318 110 12 1 AA,NK,UA,YX
Jun 2024 310 72 7 3 AA,NK,UA,YX
May 2024 300 103 14 5 AA,NK,UA
Apr 2024 286 73 7 4 AA,NK,UA,YX
Mar 2024 300 49 2 3 AA,YX,UA,NK
Feb 2024 274 35 6 1 AA,NK,UA,YX
Jan 2024 263 57 8 0 AA,NK,YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

171 of 7,014 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

52 of 7,014 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to DFW

18,523 tracked flights put the EWR to DFW pairing (Newark to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 78.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 85.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,372-mile route and its 24 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.7% diverted (7,014 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 61% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to DFW?
Flights from Newark to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.8% on-time rate based on 18,523 flights. The average delay is 85.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (171 of 7,014 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to DFW?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,372 miles. This route is served by 24 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (61% 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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