Best Time to Fly DFW to DRO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Durango La Plata County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,373 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango (DRO) in the last 12 months, and 76.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 78.6% on time and American Airlines was last with 60.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and November the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 2.3% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to DRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.6% | 71 min | 2.4% | 1,249 |
| American Airlines | 60.2% | 84 min | 0.8% | 124 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to DRO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,524 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 90.3% | 1.5% | 398 |
| 9am–10am | 67.4% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 10am–11am | 82.7% | 1.5% | 401 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.1% | 2.0% | 200 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.7% | 3.9% | 439 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.5% | 2.3% | 219 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.3% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.3% | 2.3% | 385 |
| 8pm–9pm | 77.2% | 4.2% | 143 |
| 9pm–10pm | 81.6% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.6% | 6.2% | 65 |
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 DRO
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) | 60.5% | -16.0 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.6% | -3.9 pts | 4.0% | 101 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.5% | +2.9 pts | 1.2% | 564 |
| All other days | 76.6% | — | 2.6% | 1,821 |
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).