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Route · SNA → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Santa Ana to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SNA to DFW (Santa Ana to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #501 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.4%
On-time
+4.4 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
16,809
Flights
#501 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Feb 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 71%

Distance

1,205 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 224 61 1 0 AA
Nov 2025 214 48 5 0 AA
Oct 2025 260 46 3 1 AA
Sep 2025 247 34 7 3 AA
Aug 2025 255 52 13 6 AA
Jul 2025 262 76 8 6 AA
Jun 2025 256 72 10 2 AA
May 2025 245 50 7 1 AA
Apr 2025 239 46 5 1 AA
Mar 2025 267 39 9 4 AA
Feb 2025 220 22 2 1 AA
Jan 2025 240 40 15 2 AA
Dec 2024 222 50 2 1 AA
Nov 2024 209 34 4 2 AA
Oct 2024 229 33 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 217 22 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 232 27 0 1 AA
Jul 2024 227 38 3 1 AA,F9
Jun 2024 241 57 6 2 AA,F9
May 2024 265 70 26 2 AA,F9
Apr 2024 249 43 3 3 AA,F9
Mar 2024 252 51 4 3 AA,F9
Feb 2024 225 25 0 0 AA,F9
Jan 2024 229 50 3 1 AA,F9

SNA–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (88.4%) · weakest: June (78.8%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

88.4% on-time · ~219 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~254 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.8% on-time · ~238 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

137 of 5,726 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

43 of 5,726 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SNA - Santa Ana

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Santa Ana, CA.

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

Compare SNA vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SNA departures

From SNA, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 24 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 4 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #1814 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SNA to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Santa Ana to Dallas/Fort Worth (SNA to DFW) running a 83.4% on-time rate over 16,809 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 91.3 minutes. The 1,205-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.4% of 5,726 flights were cancelled, 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 71% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SNA–DFW peaks in February at 88.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~254 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.8%, a 9.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SNA to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SNA to DFW ranks #501 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 SNA to DFW? ▼
Flights from Santa Ana to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 83.4% on-time rate based on 16,809 flights. The average delay is 91.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SNA to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (137 of 5,726 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SNA to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,205 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SNA to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SNA Airport

Santa Ana
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 SNA–DFW data

SNA–DFW runs 4.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SNA and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SNA airport
  • If your dates flex, February (88.4% on-time) beats June (78.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.4% 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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