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Route · SJC → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Jose to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SJC to DFW (San Jose to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1839 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.7%
On-time
+4.7 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
6,855
Flights
#1839 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

1,438 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 18 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 87 25 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 92 6 0 1 AA
Sep 2025 90 12 1 1 AA
Aug 2025 102 20 2 2 AA,NK
Jul 2025 129 31 4 1 AA,NK
Jun 2025 131 29 2 1 AA,NK
May 2025 113 32 4 2 AA,NK
Apr 2025 120 24 4 2 NK,AA
Mar 2025 116 19 1 0 AA,NK
Feb 2025 100 12 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 115 14 7 1 AA,NK
Dec 2024 113 32 1 1 AA,NK
Nov 2024 105 30 3 1 NK,AA
Oct 2024 114 14 1 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 114 27 0 1 AA,NK
Aug 2024 111 21 0 0 AA,NK
Jul 2024 122 41 0 1 AA,NK
Jun 2024 111 30 0 2 AA,NK
May 2024 118 35 6 4 AA,NK
Apr 2024 107 16 2 0 AA,NK
Mar 2024 106 23 2 1 AA,NK
Feb 2024 100 6 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 110 28 1 0 AA,NK

SJC–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.8%) · weakest: June (78.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.8% on-time · ~98 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~107 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.5% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

43 of 2,617 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

22 of 2,617 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SJC - San Jose

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

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

Compare SJC vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SJC departures

From SJC, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (21 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #1705 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SJC to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Jose to Dallas/Fort Worth (SJC to DFW) running a 83.7% on-time rate over 6,855 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 93.9 minutes. The 1,438-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.6% of 2,617 flights were cancelled, 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SJC–DFW peaks in October at 89.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~107 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.5%, a 11.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SJC to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SJC to DFW ranks #1839 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 SJC to DFW? ▼
Flights from San Jose to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 83.7% on-time rate based on 6,855 flights. The average delay is 93.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJC to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 2,617 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJC to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,438 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJC to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SJC Airport

San Jose
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 SJC–DFW data

SJC–DFW runs 4.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SJC and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SJC airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.8% on-time) beats June (78.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.7% 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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