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Route · HOU → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HOU to DFW (Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #829 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
12,734
Flights
#829 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.0%

Best Month

Aug 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

247 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 177 34 0 0 OH,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 179 29 16 0 OO,MQ,OH
Oct 2025 195 32 1 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 186 38 2 0 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 193 58 5 1 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 210 50 10 0 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 198 59 12 2 OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 159 42 14 0 OH,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 197 50 8 3 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 184 46 6 1 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 173 38 1 0 OH,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 182 25 17 0 OH,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 183 43 5 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 186 31 6 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 230 41 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 189 37 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 213 24 1 0 MQ,OH,OO
Jul 2024 227 73 23 1 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 201 59 6 0 MQ,OH
May 2024 184 57 25 0 MQ
Apr 2024 176 40 6 0 MQ
Mar 2024 186 40 5 0 MQ
Feb 2024 166 31 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 172 42 11 0 MQ,OO

HOU–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (80.0%) · weakest: June (73.0%)

72%74%76%78%80%82% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

80.0% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~198 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.0% on-time · ~181 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.0%

180 of 4,546 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 4,546 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

HOU - Houston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Houston, TX.

HOU 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 HOU and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare HOU vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HOU departures

From HOU, this corridor sits with 43 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 50 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 6 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4092 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HOU to DFW

The Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (HOU to DFW) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,734 tracked flights. Late flights run 85.2 minutes behind on average. 15 carriers cover the 247-mile route; over the last 24 months, 180 of 4,546 flights were cancelled (4.0%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 68% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HOU–DFW peaks in November at 80.0% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~198 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.0%, a 7.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HOU to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HOU to DFW ranks #829 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 HOU to DFW? ▼
Flights from Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 77% on-time rate based on 12,734 flights. The average delay is 85.2 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HOU to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 4.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (180 of 4,546 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HOU to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 247 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HOU to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HOU Airport

Houston
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 HOU–DFW data

HOU–DFW is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare HOU and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HOU airport
  • If your dates flex, November (80.0% on-time) beats June (73.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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