DFW (Dallas) to CAE (Columbia) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 81%. The average delay is 71 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.DFW → CAE
DFW (Dallas) to CAE (Columbia)
DFW → CAE on-time performance by month
24
25
26
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
Better
This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
null is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs American Airlines at 62%.
Airline Comparison
leads at 81% on time; American Airlines trails at 62%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from DFW
76% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DFW has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at CAE
79% on timeWhen flights into CAE are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at CAE: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
CAE has a 2.8% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
Flight cancelled or delayed?
Check what owes you — refund rights, action plan, complaint email. Free.
Flying out of DFW? We'll brief you.
Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.
Know someone flying soon?
Send them the link — delay data, TSA waits, weather, all free.
Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.