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Route · JAC → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jackson to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JAC to DFW (Jackson to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3103 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
149 min
Delay when late
3,526
Flights
#3103 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 77%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 57%

Distance

1,047 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 13 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 30 5 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 41 13 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 90 21 1 1 AA
Aug 2025 99 33 2 1 AA
Jul 2025 100 35 2 0 AA
Jun 2025 93 30 3 0 AA
May 2025 58 17 1 1 AA
Apr 2025 33 11 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 60 24 1 0 AA
Feb 2025 52 22 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 62 22 3 0 AA
Dec 2024 41 15 3 0 AA
Oct 2024 37 4 0 1 AA
Sep 2024 60 17 0 1 AA
Aug 2024 66 16 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 65 28 2 0 AA
Jun 2024 64 20 1 0 AA
May 2024 57 18 3 1 AA
Apr 2024 33 8 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 62 23 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 56 13 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 58 21 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 43 3 0 0 AA

JAC–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.0%) · weakest: March (69.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.0% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~79 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

69.7% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

25 of 1,403 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,403 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JAC - Jackson

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Jackson, WY.

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

Compare JAC vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JAC departures

From JAC, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 8 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4227 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JAC to DFW

The Jackson to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (JAC to DFW) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,526 tracked flights. Late flights run 149.0 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,047-mile route; over the last 24 months, 25 of 1,403 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 77% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 57% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JAC–DFW peaks in November at 90.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~79 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 69.7%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JAC to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JAC to DFW ranks #3103 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 JAC to DFW? ▼
Flights from Jackson to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 3,526 flights. The average delay is 149.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 77% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAC to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,403 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAC to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Jackson (JAC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,047 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JAC to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (77% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JAC Airport

Jackson
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 JAC–DFW data

JAC–DFW is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JAC and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JAC airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.0% on-time) beats March (69.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% 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.