76% of flights from Newark to Dallas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 89% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 58%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (77%). 13% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for EWR → DFW: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 46% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 44 three hours or more; 3.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early76%
- 15–30 min late6.3%
- 30–60 min late5.3%
- 1–2 hours late4.7%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late2.3%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled3.4%
Share of all 3,631 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,830 | 77% | 2.7% | −9 min | 8.2% | +74 min | United Airlines 99%, Republic Airways 1% |
| American Airlines | 1,440 | 76% | 4.1% | −14 min | 8.6% | +104 min | American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 243 | 63% | 4.9% | −5 min | 14.4% | +79 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 118 | 69% | 1.7% | −1 min | 11.0% | +243 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at EWR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | American Airlines | Spirit Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | — | 89% | — | — |
| 6 a.m. | 90% | 87% | — | — |
| 8 a.m. | — | 81% | — | — |
| 9 a.m. | 82% | — | — | — |
| noon | — | 74% | — | — |
| 1 p.m. | 80% | — | — | 69% |
| 3 p.m. | 73% | — | — | — |
| 4 p.m. | — | 73% | 60% | — |
| 5 p.m. | — | 58% | — | — |
| 6 p.m. | 60% | — | — | — |
| 7 p.m. | 77% | — | — | — |
| 8 p.m. | 76% | — | — | — |
Last flight of the day
On EWR → DFW, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 4.9% of the time, against 2.8% for its earlier flights (1.7× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 2.8% of the time (earlier flights: 1.9%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5:26 p.m. | 6.0% | 3.9% | 3.4% | first flight 5:51 a.m. |
| United Airlines | 9:09 p.m. | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% | first flight 6:40 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in DFW tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (82%). Worst: May (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 553 | 75% | 4.9% |
| Tuesday | 526 | 81% | 3.0% |
| Wednesday | 516 | 81% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 530 | 75% | 1.1% |
| Friday | 545 | 75% | 2.4% |
| Saturday | 441 | 68% | 5.2% |
| Sunday | 520 | 73% | 6.2% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 99 · air traffic/airport 12 · airline 11
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2728 | 6:00 a.m. | 357 | 88% | 5.0% | −21 min | American Airlines |
| UA 1494 | 6:40 a.m. | 170 | 88% | 2.9% | −12 min | United Airlines |
| AA 1303 | 8:00 a.m. | 181 | 83% | 0.5% | −17 min | American Airlines |
| UA 454 | 9:00 a.m. | 308 | 82% | 1.9% | −8 min | United Airlines |
| UA 2330 | 1:00 p.m. | 202 | 79% | 2.0% | −10 min | United Airlines |
| UA 2856 | 6:50 p.m. | 341 | 69% | 3.5% | −3 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | 11 | 0% | 8 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 10 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 10 | 0% | 10 |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 10 | 0% | 5 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 10 | 0% | 10 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Newark or Dallas. None has been clearly more reliable than EWR → DFW.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR → DFW (this route) | 3,631 | 76% | 3.4% |
| JFK → DFW New York JFK to Dallas/Fort Worth | 1,953 | 73% | 3.3% |
| LGA → DAL LaGuardia to Dallas Love Field | 1,558 | 69% | 4.2% |
| LGA → DFW LaGuardia to Dallas/Fort Worth | 6,646 | 66% | 5.1% |
Questions
How often are flights from EWR to DFW on time?
76% of 3,631 scheduled flights from Newark, NJ to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly EWR to DFW?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (89% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (58%).
Which airline is most on time from EWR to DFW?
United Airlines: 77% of its 1,830 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 76%. Spirit Airlines: 63%. Frontier Airlines: 69%.
What month has the most delays from EWR to DFW?
May (64% on time). The best month is October (82%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from EWR to DFW more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last EWR–DFW flight of the day was cancelled 4.9% of the time over the past year, against 2.8% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- DFW → EWR (return)
- Newark (EWR) delays by hour
- Flights into Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- United Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.