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Route · PDX → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PDX to DFW (Portland to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #890 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.8%
On-time
+1.8 pts
vs US avg
95 min
Delay when late
12,212
Flights
#890 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Feb 2025 87%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 67%

Distance

1,616 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 212 29 0 0 AS,AA
Nov 2025 202 36 4 1 AA,AS
Oct 2025 225 34 8 1 AA,AS
Sep 2025 198 35 2 1 AA,AS
Aug 2025 241 64 7 0 AA,AS
Jul 2025 230 56 5 2 AA,AS
Jun 2025 225 71 2 0 AA,AS
May 2025 202 56 2 3 AA,AS
Apr 2025 180 44 4 3 AA,AS
Mar 2025 180 39 1 1 AA,AS
Feb 2025 155 20 0 0 AA,AS,F9
Jan 2025 182 32 9 2 AA,AS,F9
Dec 2024 221 52 3 2 AA,AS,F9
Nov 2024 199 47 4 0 AS,F9,AA
Oct 2024 204 32 0 1 AS,F9,AA
Sep 2024 216 37 0 0 AA,AS,F9
Aug 2024 246 54 3 0 AA,AS,F9
Jul 2024 261 86 6 0 AA,AS,F9
Jun 2024 253 68 5 3 AA,AS,F9
May 2024 225 68 13 6 AA,AS,F9
Apr 2024 182 41 7 1 AA,AS,F9
Mar 2024 178 45 2 2 AA,AS
Feb 2024 164 23 0 0 AA,AS
Jan 2024 175 58 9 1 AA,AS

PDX–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.2%) · weakest: June (72.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.2% on-time · ~181 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~201 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.9% on-time · ~188 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

96 of 4,956 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

30 of 4,956 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PDX - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, OR.

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

Compare PDX vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PDX departures

From PDX, this corridor sits with 17 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 44 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (26 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2826 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PDX to DFW

12,212 tracked flights put the PDX to DFW pairing (Portland to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 94.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,616-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.9% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (4,956 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 67% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PDX–DFW peaks in October at 85.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~201 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.9%, a 12.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PDX to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PDX to DFW ranks #890 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 PDX to DFW? ▼
Flights from Portland to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.8% on-time rate based on 12,212 flights. The average delay is 94.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (96 of 4,956 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,616 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PDX Airport

Portland
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 PDX–DFW data

PDX–DFW is mid-pack at 80.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PDX and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PDX airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.2% on-time) beats June (72.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.8% 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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