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Route · TUS → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tucson to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TUS to DFW (Tucson to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #830 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.7%
On-time
+3.7 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
12,734
Flights
#830 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Feb 2025 89%

Worst Month

May 2024 71%

Distance

813 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 217 39 1 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 224 46 6 1 F9,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 173 35 2 0 AA,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 178 37 8 0 AA
Aug 2025 155 36 8 3 AA
Jul 2025 159 40 6 2 AA
Jun 2025 176 48 8 0 AA
May 2025 182 45 6 1 AA,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 175 41 8 2 AA
Mar 2025 215 41 7 1 AA
Feb 2025 196 22 2 0 AA
Jan 2025 217 25 13 0 AA
Dec 2024 214 53 8 2 AA
Nov 2024 204 34 5 0 AA
Oct 2024 215 29 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 206 26 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 180 42 1 0 AA
Jul 2024 178 42 5 0 AA,OO
Jun 2024 165 42 5 1 AA
May 2024 187 55 18 1 AA
Apr 2024 183 37 4 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 217 43 2 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 174 22 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 184 48 1 0 AA

TUS–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.0%) · weakest: May (77.4%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.9%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.0% on-time · ~170 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~199 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

77.4% on-time · ~166 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

124 of 4,574 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

14 of 4,574 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TUS - Tucson

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tucson, AZ.

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

Compare TUS vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among TUS departures

From TUS, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2091 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TUS to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tucson to Dallas/Fort Worth (TUS to DFW) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 12,734 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 91.5 minutes. The 813-mile corridor is served by 9 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.7% of 4,574 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 71% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TUS–DFW peaks in February at 87.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~199 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 77.4%, 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 TUS to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TUS to DFW ranks #830 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 TUS to DFW? ▼
Flights from Tucson to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 12,734 flights. The average delay is 91.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TUS to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (124 of 4,574 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TUS to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Tucson (TUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 813 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TUS to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TUS Airport

Tucson
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 TUS–DFW data

TUS–DFW runs 3.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TUS and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.0% on-time) beats May (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.7% 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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