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Route · GRK → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Killeen to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GRK to DFW (Killeen to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #983 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.3%
On-time
+1.3 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
11,425
Flights
#983 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 66%

Distance

134 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 180 31 0 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 173 27 16 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 172 34 4 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 128 27 2 1 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 136 36 3 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 139 33 4 0 MQ
Jun 2025 140 44 7 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 155 27 8 1 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 150 32 9 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 152 30 5 1 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 134 19 1 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 152 24 6 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 156 27 4 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 175 33 6 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 175 22 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 149 34 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 150 23 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 175 55 0 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 147 50 3 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 153 48 5 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 147 29 6 1 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 124 23 4 0 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 116 7 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 129 33 9 0 MQ,OO

GRK–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.3%) · weakest: July (74.8%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.3% on-time · ~150 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~171 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.8% on-time · ~163 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

102 of 3,607 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 3,607 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among GRK departures

From GRK, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 2 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3015 of 4927.

What the Data Says About GRK to DFW

11,425 tracked flights put the GRK to DFW pairing (Killeen to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 74.0 minutes on average. Across the 134-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.8% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,607 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GRK–DFW peaks in February at 85.3% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~171 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.8%, a 10.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GRK to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GRK to DFW ranks #983 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 GRK to DFW?
Flights from Killeen to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.3% on-time rate based on 11,425 flights. The average delay is 74.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GRK to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (102 of 3,607 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GRK to DFW?
The flight distance from Killeen (GRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 134 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GRK to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (66% 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 GRK–DFW data

GRK–DFW is mid-pack at 80.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare GRK and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GRK airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.3% on-time) beats July (74.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.3% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.