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Route · SBP → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Luis Obispo to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SBP to DFW (San Luis Obispo to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3295 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76%
On-time
-3 pts
vs US avg
102 min
Delay when late
3,014
Flights
#3295 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Jul 2023 85%

Worst Month

Jun 2023 61%

Distance

1,360 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 13 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 31 9 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 32 10 0 1 AA
Jul 2025 31 10 1 1 AA
Jun 2025 30 14 0 0 AA
May 2025 31 12 0 1 AA
Apr 2025 30 9 1 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 12 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 10 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 33 8 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 57 16 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 62 17 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 13 0 1 AA
May 2024 57 16 2 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 12 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 14 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 10 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 33 10 0 0 AA
Oct 2023 62 13 2 0 AA
Sep 2023 60 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2023 62 12 0 2 AA,MQ
Jul 2023 62 9 0 0 AA
Jun 2023 54 21 2 2 AA

SBP–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (84.7%) · weakest: June (70.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

84.7% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.9% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

9 of 1,003 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

8 of 1,003 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SBP - San Luis Obispo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for San Luis Obispo, CA.

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

Compare SBP vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SBP departures

From SBP, this corridor sits with 4 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4312 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SBP to DFW

The San Luis Obispo to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (SBP to DFW) posts a 76% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,014 tracked flights. Late flights run 102.3 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 1,360-mile route; over the last 24 months, 9 of 1,003 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2023 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jun 2023 came in at just 61% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SBP–DFW peaks in January at 84.7% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.9%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SBP to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SBP to DFW ranks #3295 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 SBP to DFW? ▼
Flights from San Luis Obispo to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76% on-time rate based on 3,014 flights. The average delay is 102.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2023 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SBP to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,003 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SBP to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,360 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SBP to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2023 (85% on-time). The worst was Jun 2023 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SBP Airport

San Luis Obispo
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 SBP–DFW data

SBP–DFW is mid-pack at 76% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SBP and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SBP airport
  • If your dates flex, January (84.7% on-time) beats June (70.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76% 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.