DFW (Dallas) to EGE (Vail) flights arrive on time 69% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 96 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.DFW → EGE
DFW (Dallas) to EGE (Vail)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 69% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Frontier Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 82% vs 69% on time.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 82% on time; American Airlines trails at 69%.
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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 ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at EGE
77% on timeWhen flights into EGE are late, the average delay is 86 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at EGE: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
EGE has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.