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Route · ROW → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Roswell to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ROW to DFW (Roswell to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2457 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
114 min
Delay when late
5,058
Flights
#2457 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.1%

Best Month

Dec 2025 89%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 69%

Distance

435 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 7 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 59 13 2 0 OO
Oct 2025 62 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 68 9 1 0 OO
Aug 2025 93 25 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 92 19 5 0 OO
Jun 2025 86 21 3 0 OO
May 2025 66 13 0 1 OO
Apr 2025 90 16 5 1 OO
Mar 2025 93 23 9 0 OO
Feb 2025 84 19 2 0 OO
Jan 2025 93 23 6 0 OO
Dec 2024 90 19 5 0 OO
Nov 2024 87 27 3 0 OO
Oct 2024 92 24 4 0 OO
Sep 2024 90 19 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 92 16 1 0 OO
Jul 2024 92 24 1 1 OO
Jun 2024 90 25 0 1 MQ,OO
May 2024 88 19 8 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 60 9 1 0 MQ
Mar 2024 62 12 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 62 15 3 0 OO

ROW–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (87.8%) · weakest: June (76.4%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.2%

Strongest calendar month

April

87.8% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~79 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.4% on-time · ~73 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.1%

60 of 1,911 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,911 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ROW departures

From ROW, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 2 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2369 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ROW to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Roswell to Dallas/Fort Worth (ROW to DFW) running a 82% on-time rate over 5,058 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 114.1 minutes. The 435-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.1% of 1,911 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Nov 2024 came in at just 69% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ROW–DFW peaks in April at 87.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~79 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.4%, a 11.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ROW to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ROW to DFW ranks #2457 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 ROW to DFW?
Flights from Roswell to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 82% on-time rate based on 5,058 flights. The average delay is 114.1 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ROW to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (60 of 1,911 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ROW to DFW?
The flight distance from Roswell (ROW) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 435 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ROW to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (69% 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 ROW–DFW data

ROW–DFW runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ROW and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ROW airport
  • If your dates flex, April (87.8% on-time) beats June (76.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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