Best Time to Fly DFW to SAF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Santa Fe Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.9% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Fe (SAF) flights arrived on time (1,764 scheduled flights). That is 0.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and February the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to SAF 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 | 76.9% | 75 min | 2.5% | 1,763 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to SAF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,500 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 88.9% | 2.2% | 684 |
| 9am–10am | 87.9% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 10am–11am | 86.3% | 1.3% | 155 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.2% | 1.9% | 575 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 2.5% | 198 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.7% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.4% | 1.9% | 103 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.8% | 3.0% | 624 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.0% | 2.8% | 72 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.8% | 2.6% | 424 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.4% | 3.4% | 440 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.5% | 4.0% | 100 |
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 SAF
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) | 64.0% | -12.0 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.8% | -1.2 pts | 0.9% | 116 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.4% | +1.4 pts | 1.4% | 645 |
| All other days | 76.0% | — | 2.9% | 2,689 |
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).