Best Time to Fly DFW to AVL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Asheville Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.2% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Asheville (AVL) flights arrived on time (720 scheduled flights). That is 6.4 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.7%, while American Airlines trailed at 64.5%.
February has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
2.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to AVL 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 | 81.7% | 68 min | 0.4% | 270 |
| American Airlines | 64.5% | 82 min | 3.5% | 431 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to AVL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,367 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 72.2% | 3.4% | 613 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.8% | 0.0% | 116 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.0% | 0.7% | 149 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.2% | 3.6% | 477 |
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 AVL
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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.0% | +5.9 pts | 1.7% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.4% | -13.7 pts | 2.4% | 255 |
| All other days | 75.1% | — | 3.1% | 1,027 |
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).