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Route · PIT → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pittsburgh to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PIT to DFW (Pittsburgh to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1431 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
8,481
Flights
#1431 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

1,067 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 130 35 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 116 21 3 0 AA
Oct 2025 135 19 0 1 AA
Sep 2025 120 23 4 0 AA
Aug 2025 133 28 5 3 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 153 42 2 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 145 42 1 0 AA,MQ
May 2025 122 34 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 116 32 1 1 AA
Mar 2025 122 22 4 1 AA
Feb 2025 112 30 0 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 122 38 4 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 102 18 1 2 AA
Nov 2024 100 15 2 1 AA
Oct 2024 138 9 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 117 18 0 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 127 27 5 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 161 40 2 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 162 46 2 1 AA,F9
May 2024 154 54 8 2 AA,F9
Apr 2024 118 35 2 2 AA
Mar 2024 124 25 1 1 AA
Feb 2024 114 20 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 121 41 2 0 AA

PIT–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.4%) · weakest: June (75.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.4% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~131 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

75.5% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

50 of 3,064 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

16 of 3,064 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PIT departures

From PIT, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2717 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PIT to DFW

8,481 tracked flights put the PIT to DFW pairing (Pittsburgh to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 92.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,067-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (3,064 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PIT–DFW peaks in September at 86.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~131 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 75.5%, a 10.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PIT to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PIT to DFW ranks #1431 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 PIT to DFW?
Flights from Pittsburgh to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 8,481 flights. The average delay is 92.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PIT to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 3,064 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PIT to DFW?
The flight distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,067 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PIT to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% 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 PIT–DFW data

PIT–DFW is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PIT and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PIT airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.4% on-time) beats June (75.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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.