DFW delays today: Dallas/Fort Worth International has an on-time departure rate of about 77%. The FAA airport status for DFW typically shows an average delay of 80 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 17-23 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (29-35 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.DFW Dallas Delays & Airport Status
Dallas/Fort Worth International(Dallas Fort Worth)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 77% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.
This airport tends to be windy (avg 11 mph).
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at DFW
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Delta Air Lines80%
United Airlines77%
PSA Airlines76%
SkyWest Airlines76%
Spirit Airlines75%
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