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Route · PBI → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PBI to DFW (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2116 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
5,905
Flights
#2116 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 55%

Distance

1,102 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 126 28 1 0 AA
Nov 2025 127 35 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 77 19 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 68 22 3 0 AA
Aug 2025 76 34 2 2 AA
Jul 2025 91 39 5 1 AA
Jun 2025 90 36 2 0 AA
May 2025 90 26 1 1 AA
Apr 2025 86 24 2 0 AA
Mar 2025 120 39 5 1 AA
Feb 2025 96 19 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 106 25 6 0 AA
Dec 2024 98 26 3 1 AA
Nov 2024 104 15 3 0 AA
Oct 2024 82 12 4 0 AA
Sep 2024 69 13 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 84 28 3 0 AA
Jul 2024 91 35 1 1 AA
Jun 2024 84 25 3 1 AA
May 2024 92 41 7 1 AA
Apr 2024 93 27 4 0 AA
Mar 2024 124 53 4 1 AA
Feb 2024 108 29 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 111 47 4 0 AA

PBI–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.3%) · weakest: May (68.7%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.3% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~113 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

68.7% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

65 of 2,293 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

10 of 2,293 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PBI - West Palm Beach/Palm Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL.

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

Compare PBI vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PBI departures

From PBI, this corridor sits with 15 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4194 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PBI to DFW

The West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (PBI to DFW) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,905 tracked flights. Late flights run 87.9 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 1,102-mile route; over the last 24 months, 65 of 2,293 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 55% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PBI–DFW peaks in November at 83.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~113 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 68.7%, a 14.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PBI to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PBI to DFW ranks #2116 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 PBI to DFW? ▼
Flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 5,905 flights. The average delay is 87.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PBI to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (65 of 2,293 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PBI to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,102 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PBI to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PBI Airport

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach
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 PBI–DFW data

PBI–DFW is mid-pack at 76.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PBI and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PBI airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.3% on-time) beats May (68.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.6% 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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