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Route · PIA → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Peoria to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PIA to DFW (Peoria to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2762 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
4,324
Flights
#2762 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Feb 2025 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 61%

Distance

672 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 89 19 4 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 87 14 6 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 92 12 1 2 OH
Sep 2025 90 14 0 1 OH
Aug 2025 93 32 3 0 OH
Jul 2025 92 28 1 0 OH
Jun 2025 88 29 2 0 OH,MQ
May 2025 93 22 3 0 MQ
Apr 2025 87 21 1 0 MQ
Mar 2025 62 6 1 0 MQ
Feb 2025 56 4 1 0 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 61 16 3 0 OH,MQ
Dec 2024 61 14 0 2 MQ
Nov 2024 59 10 1 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2024 62 11 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 60 14 0 0 OH
Aug 2024 62 14 0 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 61 14 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 60 18 0 0 MQ
May 2024 62 24 2 0 MQ
Apr 2024 60 17 1 0 MQ
Mar 2024 62 14 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 58 7 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 62 20 4 1 MQ

PIA–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.4%) · weakest: July (73.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.4% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~67 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.5% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

34 of 1,719 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,719 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PIA departures

From PIA, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3792 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PIA to DFW

The Peoria to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (PIA to DFW) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,324 tracked flights. Late flights run 92.0 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 672-mile route; over the last 24 months, 34 of 1,719 flights were cancelled (2.0%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 61% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PIA–DFW peaks in February at 85.4% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~67 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.5%, a 11.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PIA to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PIA to DFW ranks #2762 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 PIA to DFW?
Flights from Peoria to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 4,324 flights. The average delay is 92.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PIA to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 1,719 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PIA to DFW?
The flight distance from Peoria (PIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 672 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PIA to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using PIA–DFW data

PIA–DFW is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PIA and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PIA airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.4% on-time) beats July (73.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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