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Route · HSV → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Huntsville to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HSV to DFW (Huntsville to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1063 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
10,809
Flights
#1063 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 59%

Distance

603 mi

Carriers

30

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 175 48 1 0 OH,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 176 36 10 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Oct 2025 187 46 2 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 158 39 3 2 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Aug 2025 171 51 4 1 AA,OO,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 197 61 7 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 192 61 9 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 184 58 11 0 AA,OH,MQ
Apr 2025 174 51 8 1 MQ,OH,AA
Mar 2025 203 35 14 0 OH,MQ
Feb 2025 161 32 6 0 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 176 72 15 0 OH,MQ
Dec 2024 180 50 5 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Nov 2024 180 34 3 1 OO,MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 181 41 0 0 MQ,OO,OH
Sep 2024 183 55 0 0 OH,OO,MQ
Aug 2024 178 32 1 0 MQ,OH,OO
Jul 2024 202 63 0 1 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 190 63 1 1 MQ,OH
May 2024 182 63 11 2 MQ,OH
Apr 2024 179 39 5 1 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 186 30 5 0 MQ,OH
Feb 2024 160 18 0 0 MQ,OH
Jan 2024 152 50 12 1 MQ,OH

HSV–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (83.0%) · weakest: June (68.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74%

Strongest calendar month

February

83.0% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~162 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

68.8% on-time · ~146 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.1%

133 of 4,307 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 4,307 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

HSV - Huntsville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Huntsville, AL.

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

Compare HSV vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HSV departures

From HSV, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4093 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HSV to DFW

The Huntsville to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (HSV to DFW) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,809 tracked flights. Late flights run 83.3 minutes behind on average. 30 carriers cover the 603-mile route; over the last 24 months, 133 of 4,307 flights were cancelled (3.1%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 59% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HSV–DFW peaks in February at 83.0% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~162 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.8%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HSV to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HSV to DFW ranks #1063 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 HSV to DFW? ▼
Flights from Huntsville to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 77% on-time rate based on 10,809 flights. The average delay is 83.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HSV to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (133 of 4,307 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HSV to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 603 miles. This route is served by 30 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HSV to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HSV Airport

Huntsville
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 HSV–DFW data

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

  • Compare HSV and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HSV airport
  • If your dates flex, February (83.0% on-time) beats June (68.8%) 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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