Best Time to Fly SAN to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Diego International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,668 flights were scheduled from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 77.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 79.0% on time and American Airlines was last with 76.7%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and June the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
SAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 79.0% | 73 min | 1.6% | 254 |
| Alaska Airlines | 78.7% | 44 min | 0.5% | 202 |
| American Airlines | 76.7% | 84 min | 2.9% | 3,212 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAN to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,068 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 86.3% | 1.6% | 964 |
| 7am–8am | 87.1% | 2.6% | 764 |
| 8am–9am | 77.7% | 2.3% | 747 |
| 9am–10am | 80.5% | 1.2% | 656 |
| 10am–11am | 72.1% | 2.3% | 526 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.1% | 2.2% | 411 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.5% | 1.2% | 723 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.5% | 3.2% | 185 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.0% | 2.5% | 611 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.5% | 3.6% | 641 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.3% | 4.5% | 554 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.6% | 4.3% | 70 |
| 6pm–7pm | 55.1% | 6.2% | 178 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.0% | 7.9% | 38 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAN 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) | 79.8% | +1.1 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.6% | -15.1 pts | 2.1% | 282 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.1% | -9.6 pts | 2.0% | 1,412 |
| All other days | 78.7% | — | 2.7% | 5,250 |
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).