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Route · JFK → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to DFW (New York to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1241 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.9%
On-time
-2.1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
9,519
Flights
#1241 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 63%

Distance

1,391 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 174 53 7 0 DL,F9,AA
Nov 2025 177 40 3 0 F9,AA,DL
Oct 2025 179 46 2 0 AA,DL,F9
Sep 2025 186 34 3 1 DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 217 49 3 3 AA,F9,DL
Jul 2025 217 61 10 2 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2025 208 67 1 2 AA,DL,F9
May 2025 204 66 3 4 AA,DL,F9
Apr 2025 152 39 2 2 F9,AA,DL
Mar 2025 145 28 1 1 AA,DL
Feb 2025 132 23 4 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 147 44 6 2 AA,DL
Dec 2024 165 44 1 3 9E,AA,DL
Nov 2024 149 18 2 4 DL,AA
Oct 2024 165 14 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 177 34 0 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 155 41 9 0 AA,DL
Jul 2024 155 49 5 1 AA,DL
Jun 2024 150 45 1 2 AA,DL
May 2024 155 57 7 3 AA,DL
Apr 2024 150 38 2 0 AA,DL
Mar 2024 155 22 2 1 AA,DL
Feb 2024 145 16 1 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 154 44 1 3 AA,DL

JFK–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.9%) · weakest: July (71.2%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.9% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

September

~172 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.2% on-time · ~167 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

76 of 4,013 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

34 of 4,013 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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

Compare JFK vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4117 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to DFW

The New York to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (JFK to DFW) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,519 tracked flights. Late flights run 86.4 minutes behind on average. 16 carriers cover the 1,391-mile route; over the last 24 months, 76 of 4,013 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 63% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–DFW peaks in October at 82.9% on-time while September carries the heaviest traffic (~172 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.2%, 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 JFK to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to DFW ranks #1241 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 JFK to DFW? ▼
Flights from New York to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.9% on-time rate based on 9,519 flights. The average delay is 86.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (76 of 4,013 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,391 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–DFW data

JFK–DFW is mid-pack at 76.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.9% on-time) beats July (71.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.9% 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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