DFW (Dallas) to AVL (Asheville) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 80%. The average delay is 106 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.DFW → AVL
DFW (Dallas) to AVL (Asheville)
DFW → AVL on-time performance by month
This route is on time most of the time. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
null edges out American Airlines on this route — 80% vs 67% on time.
Airline Comparison
leads at 80% on time; American Airlines trails at 67%.
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 ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at AVL
79% on timeWhen flights into AVL are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at AVL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
AVL has a 2.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.