Best Time to Fly DFW to PSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Palm Springs International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
997 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs (PSP) in the last 12 months, and 70.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
3.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to PSP 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 | 70.4% | 67 min | 3.1% | 997 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to PSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,020 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 81.5% | 2.6% | 391 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 10am–11am | 73.7% | 1.3% | 377 |
| 11am–12pm | 59.1% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.5% | 2.6% | 430 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.1% | 3.9% | 102 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.1% | 2.7% | 329 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.4% | 1.9% | 159 |
| 9pm–10pm | 65.8% | 4.8% | 124 |
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 PSP
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) | 76.3% | +2.6 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.3% | -0.4 pts | 5.3% | 95 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 50.0% | -23.7 pts | 1.6% | 248 |
| All other days | 73.7% | — | 2.5% | 1,639 |
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).