DFW Today
Rough day. Departures at 58%. Early morning flights ran 24 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at DFW. Only 58% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 88%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 64%. That is a 24-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is 12 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, DAL is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at DFW
Copa Airlines is the most reliable carrier at DFW with 67% on-time. Cathay Pacific runs 18%. That is a 49-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
DFW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 24-point swing at DFW. The early morning block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 84%. Hit 57% around 1am, peaked at 95% around 7am. Currently at 58%, well below the morning numbers. A 38-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (64% vs 74%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
DFW has been bouncing between 30% and 85%. Best day was Sep 8 at 85%. Worst was Jul 13 at 30%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how DFW runs. Today's 58% is well below the norm.
About DFW Delays
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is currently experiencing significant delays with 58% on-time departures. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has averaged 64% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DAL (Dallas Love Field) and GRK (Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield). When DFW is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.