Best Time to Fly DFW to SJC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.9% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose (SJC) flights arrived on time (1,100 scheduled flights). That is 5.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to SJC 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 | 71.9% | 68 min | 1.9% | 1,093 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to SJC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,482 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.3% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8am–9am | 87.0% | 0.0% | 238 |
| 9am–10am | 78.5% | 2.0% | 442 |
| 10am–11am | 77.6% | 0.0% | 254 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.2% | 1.8% | 515 |
| 12pm–1pm | 61.9% | 2.3% | 86 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.6% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.2% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.3% | 3.2% | 469 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.1% | 5.4% | 149 |
| 9pm–10pm | 57.0% | 3.1% | 96 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 10 | |
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 SJC
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) | 75.6% | +0.4 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.7% | -2.5 pts | 1.0% | 100 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.1% | -10.1 pts | 1.3% | 460 |
| All other days | 75.2% | — | 2.2% | 1,877 |
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).