Best Time to Fly SBP to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Luis Obispo County Regional → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 67.2% of San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) flights arrived on time (361 scheduled flights). That is 10.4 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and June the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
SBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 66.5% | 101 min | 1.7% | 347 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBP to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 702 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 75.0% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.5% | 0.8% | 629 |
| 1pm–2pm | 58.8% | 8.1% | 37 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SBP 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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.4% | -3.8 pts | 0.7% | 137 |
| All other days | 68.2% | — | 1.3% | 524 |
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).