Best Time to Fly ALB to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
203 flights were scheduled from Albany (ALB) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 83.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (93% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (80%).
3.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ALB to DFW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 83.6% | 240 min | 3.5% | 203 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 514 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 78.8% | 2.9% | 173 |
| 6am–7am | 87.6% | 2.2% | 267 |
| 7am–8am | 84.3% | 5.4% | 74 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ALB to DFW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.8% | -2.8 pts | 4.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 86.6% | — | 2.0% | 351 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).