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Route · FAT → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fresno to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FAT to DFW (Fresno to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1705 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
96 min
Delay when late
7,430
Flights
#1705 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 67%

Distance

1,313 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 104 13 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 96 15 2 1 AA
Oct 2025 122 20 3 0 AA
Sep 2025 120 20 3 3 AA
Aug 2025 129 35 3 1 AA
Jul 2025 152 33 3 2 AA
Jun 2025 149 42 4 1 AA
May 2025 145 22 4 1 AA
Apr 2025 114 19 3 3 AA
Mar 2025 105 15 1 0 AA
Feb 2025 84 14 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 92 19 4 1 AA
Dec 2024 91 30 2 2 AA
Nov 2024 99 21 4 2 AA
Oct 2024 135 17 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 120 25 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 116 26 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 148 39 2 1 AA
Jun 2024 149 37 3 1 AA
May 2024 139 40 12 5 AA
Apr 2024 107 20 2 0 AA
Mar 2024 116 33 1 1 AA
Feb 2024 103 10 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 112 25 2 1 AA

FAT–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (88.4%) · weakest: June (76.7%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

February

88.4% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~128 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.7% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

59 of 2,847 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

26 of 2,847 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FAT departures

From FAT, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 11 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2467 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FAT to DFW

7,430 tracked flights put the FAT to DFW pairing (Fresno to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 81.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 95.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,313-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.1% cancelled and 0.9% diverted (2,847 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 67% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FAT–DFW peaks in February at 88.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~128 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.7%, a 11.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FAT to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FAT to DFW ranks #1705 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 FAT to DFW?
Flights from Fresno to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 81.7% on-time rate based on 7,430 flights. The average delay is 95.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FAT to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 2,847 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FAT to DFW?
The flight distance from Fresno (FAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,313 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FAT to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using FAT–DFW data

FAT–DFW is mid-pack at 81.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FAT and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FAT airport
  • If your dates flex, February (88.4% on-time) beats June (76.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.7% 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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