DFW (Dallas) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 81%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.DFW → ATL
DFW (Dallas) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Delta Air Lines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 81% vs 68% on time.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 68%.
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Good to know
Departing from DFW
77% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DFW has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.