Best Time to Fly ICT to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,430 flights were scheduled from Wichita (ICT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 79.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 84.9%, while American Airlines trailed at 67.8%.
September has been the best month (84% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
3.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ICT 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 | 84.9% | 140 min | 0.0% | 53 |
| Envoy Air | 81.4% | 73 min | 2.9% | 1,294 |
| PSA Airlines | 80.4% | 110 min | 3.2% | 679 |
| American Airlines | 67.8% | 117 min | 3.7% | 404 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ICT to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,166 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 82.3% | 3.0% | 393 |
| 6am–7am | 83.1% | 3.3% | 510 |
| 7am–8am | 75.3% | 2.8% | 250 |
| 8am–9am | 78.6% | 7.6% | 92 |
| 9am–10am | 79.3% | 4.0% | 354 |
| 10am–11am | 81.7% | 3.1% | 701 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 3.0% | 99 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.3% | 3.5% | 619 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.6% | 2.1% | 389 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.8% | 3.0% | 639 |
| 5pm–6pm | 91.7% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.5% | 5.0% | 620 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.7% | 5.6% | 71 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.6% | 5.4% | 391 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ICT 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) | 67.3% | -9.4 pts | 0.0% | 101 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | +2.6 pts | 3.2% | 186 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.1% | -1.7 pts | 4.1% | 926 |
| All other days | 76.8% | — | 3.7% | 3,953 |
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).