Which airline is most reliable for DFW (Dallas) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

The most reliable airline on the DFW to JAC route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 74%.

How often are flights delayed from DFW to JAC?

About 28% of flights from DFW to JAC experience delays. 72% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DFW to JAC flights?

When flights from DFW to JAC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 81 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DFW to JAC flight?

With 72% of DFW to JAC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 81 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JAC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is DFW (Dallas) to JAC (Jackson Hole) usually delayed?

DFW to JAC flights are moderately reliable at 72% on time. About 28% of flights experience delays averaging 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DFW (Dallas) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

American Airlines is the most reliable airline flying DFW to JAC, with 74% of flights arriving on time.

What's the best month to fly DFW (Dallas) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

The best month to fly DFW to JAC is November, when 86% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 67% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DFW → JAC

DFW (Dallas) to JAC (Jackson Hole)

DFW (Dallas) to JAC (Jackson Hole) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 74%. The average delay is 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DFW → JAC on-time performance by month

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DFW → JAC

Best month

November

86% on time

Worst month

July

67% on time

Nov

86%

May

79%

Oct

78%

Sep

77%

Mar

75%

Apr

73%

Dec

72%

Feb

70%

Jan

69%

Aug

69%

Jun

68%

Jul

67%

Good to know

Departing from DFW

76% on time

Expect ~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 (5 min).

DFW cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at JAC

78% on time

When flights into JAC are late, the average delay is 89 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JAC: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.