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Route · TXK → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Texarkana to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TXK to DFW (Texarkana to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2283 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
97 min
Delay when late
5,466
Flights
#2283 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.2%

Best Month

Nov 2025 93%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 71%

Distance

181 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 13 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 59 4 3 0 MQ
Oct 2025 62 12 1 1 MQ
Sep 2025 60 7 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 62 12 1 0 MQ
Jul 2025 62 11 2 0 MQ
Jun 2025 60 9 3 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 62 12 3 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 13 4 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 13 4 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 16 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 10 4 0 OO
Dec 2024 61 12 2 0 OO
Nov 2024 59 10 4 0 OO
Oct 2024 62 8 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 60 7 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 62 10 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 62 16 2 0 MQ
Jun 2024 60 17 1 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 62 13 4 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 60 14 1 1 MQ
Mar 2024 62 10 1 1 MQ
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 69 16 6 0 OO

TXK–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.0%) · weakest: January (81.0%)

80%82%84%86%88%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.0% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~83 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

81.0% on-time · ~83 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.2%

47 of 1,464 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,464 flights

What the Data Says About TXK to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Texarkana to Dallas/Fort Worth (TXK to DFW) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 5,466 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 96.6 minutes. The 181-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.2% of 1,464 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 71% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TXK–DFW peaks in November at 88.0% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~83 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 81.0%, a 7.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TXK to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TXK to DFW ranks #2283 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 TXK to DFW?
Flights from Texarkana to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 5,466 flights. The average delay is 96.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TXK to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 1,464 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TXK to DFW?
The flight distance from Texarkana (TXK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 181 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TXK to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (71% 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 TXK–DFW data

TXK–DFW runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TXK and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TXK airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.0% on-time) beats January (81.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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