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Route · SWO → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Stillwater to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SWO to DFW (Stillwater to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2904 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.7%
On-time
+7.7 pts
vs US avg
108 min
Delay when late
3,992
Flights
#2904 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Mar 2024 95%

Worst Month

Apr 2025 67%

Distance

225 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 20 0 0 OH
Nov 2025 59 18 3 0 OH,OO
Oct 2025 62 8 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 7 2 1 OO
Aug 2025 62 7 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 62 9 3 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 8 3 0 OO
May 2025 62 11 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 20 4 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 12 2 1 OO
Feb 2025 56 8 5 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 10 4 0 OO
Dec 2024 61 7 3 0 OO
Nov 2024 59 11 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 62 10 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 6 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 9 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 9 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 10 0 0 OO
May 2024 62 10 5 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 60 14 1 0 MQ
Mar 2024 62 3 0 1 MQ
Feb 2024 58 6 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 62 9 5 0 OO

SWO–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.8%) · weakest: December (82.2%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.8% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

82.2% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

42 of 1,459 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,459 flights

What the Data Says About SWO to DFW

Stillwater to Dallas/Fort Worth (SWO to DFW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.7% on-time rate across 3,992 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 108.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 225 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 42 of 1,459 flights were cancelled (2.9%) and 4 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Apr 2025 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SWO–DFW peaks in September at 91.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 82.2%, 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 SWO to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SWO to DFW ranks #2904 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 SWO to DFW?
Flights from Stillwater to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 86.7% on-time rate based on 3,992 flights. The average delay is 108.0 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SWO to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 1,459 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SWO to DFW?
The flight distance from Stillwater (SWO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 225 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SWO to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Apr 2025 (67% 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 SWO–DFW data

SWO–DFW runs 7.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SWO and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SWO airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.8% on-time) beats December (82.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.7% 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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