Best Time to Fly DFW to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 70.2% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights arrived on time (3,470 scheduled flights). That is 7.5 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 70.3%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 68.2%.
February has been the best month (79% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (68%).
3.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to PHL 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 | 70.3% | 73 min | 3.3% | 3,191 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68.2% | 106 min | 3.2% | 279 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,948 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.0% | 2.6% | 694 |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 3.0% | 67 |
| 7am–8am | 85.7% | 2.0% | 713 |
| 8am–9am | 85.3% | 2.3% | 708 |
| 9am–10am | 78.2% | 0.7% | 143 |
| 10am–11am | 83.1% | 1.7% | 638 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.0% | 3.9% | 78 |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.8% | 4.1% | 557 |
| 1pm–2pm | 61.8% | 3.7% | 402 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.8% | 1.6% | 244 |
| 3pm–4pm | 52.2% | 3.8% | 503 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.5% | 2.6% | 544 |
| 5pm–6pm | 55.6% | 3.9% | 363 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.8% | 3.7% | 562 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.3% | 5.0% | 238 |
| 8pm–9pm | 55.3% | 4.3% | 414 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.4% | 3.8% | 80 |
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 PHL
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) | 77.6% | +3.7 pts | 0.8% | 126 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.8% | -2.2 pts | 2.6% | 269 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.2% | -11.7 pts | 5.8% | 1,269 |
| All other days | 73.9% | — | 2.4% | 5,284 |
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).