Best Time to Fly GRI to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Central Nebraska Regional → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
707 flights were scheduled from Grand Island (GRI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 74.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and November the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
GRI to DFW 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 | 74.9% | 126 min | 2.8% | 707 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly GRI to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,435 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 74.2% | 2.4% | 335 |
| 6am–7am | 80.9% | 4.7% | 299 |
| 7am–8am | 88.5% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.8% | 2.0% | 394 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.9% | 3.5% | 87 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.4% | 4.2% | 189 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on GRI to DFW
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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.9% | -4.7 pts | 1.8% | 57 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -1.4 pts | 0.8% | 240 |
| All other days | 75.6% | — | 3.4% | 1,112 |
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).