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Route · SJU → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Juan to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SJU to DFW (San Juan to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2923 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
3,940
Flights
#2923 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Jun 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 35%

Distance

2,165 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 111 19 1 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 75 12 0 1 NK,AA
Oct 2025 49 11 0 1 AA,NK
Sep 2025 39 5 0 0 NK,AA
Aug 2025 65 22 1 2 AA,NK
Jul 2025 97 14 1 1 AA,NK
Jun 2025 98 10 0 0 AA,NK
May 2025 93 20 0 3 AA,NK
Apr 2025 89 16 0 3 NK,AA
Mar 2025 105 27 0 2 AA,NK
Feb 2025 66 8 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 75 25 2 3 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 118 26 0 4 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 77 13 0 6 NK,AA
Oct 2024 47 12 0 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 41 7 0 0 AA,NK
Aug 2024 77 24 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 121 25 2 2 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 98 26 3 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 102 37 4 7 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 60 16 0 3 AA,NK
Mar 2024 75 42 1 3 AA,NK
Feb 2024 55 25 0 1 AA,NK
Jan 2024 74 48 0 0 AA,F9,NK

SJU–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.0%) · weakest: January (69.3%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.0% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~80 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

69.3% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

15 of 1,907 flights

Diversion Rate

2.3%

43 of 1,907 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SJU departures

From SJU, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 6 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3657 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SJU to DFW

3,940 tracked flights put the SJU to DFW pairing (San Juan to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 92.7 minutes on average. Across the 2,165-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.8% cancelled and 2.3% diverted (1,907 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 35% - a 55-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SJU–DFW peaks in September at 89.0% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~80 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 69.3%, a 19.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SJU to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SJU to DFW ranks #2923 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 SJU to DFW?
Flights from San Juan to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 3,940 flights. The average delay is 92.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJU to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,907 flights) and 2.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJU to DFW?
The flight distance from San Juan (SJU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 2,165 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJU to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (35% 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 SJU–DFW data

SJU–DFW is mid-pack at 78.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SJU and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SJU airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.0% on-time) beats January (69.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.6% 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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