Best Time to Fly DFW to AEX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Alexandria International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,045 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria (AEX) in the last 12 months, and 84.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.4%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 83.4%.
November has been the best month (88% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (80%).
3.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to AEX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 84.4% | 61 min | 3.4% | 785 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.4% | 82 min | 5.0% | 260 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to AEX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,131 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 86.9% | 2.9% | 660 |
| 9am–10am | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 12pm–1pm | 97.1% | 8.1% | 37 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.7% | 2.8% | 72 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.0% | 4.4% | 618 |
| 9pm–10pm | 79.1% | 3.6% | 644 |
| 10pm–11pm | 87.5% | 4.5% | 67 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to AEX
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) | 84.2% | +2.5 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.4% | +4.7 pts | 3.5% | 85 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.6% | +1.9 pts | 2.7% | 370 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 3.9% | 1,638 |
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).