Which airline is most reliable for DFW (Dallas) to SBN (South Bend)?

The most reliable airline on the DFW to SBN route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 77%.

How often are flights delayed from DFW to SBN?

About 23% of flights from DFW to SBN experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DFW to SBN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

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

With 77% of DFW to SBN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SBN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DFW → SBN

DFW (Dallas) to SBN (South Bend)

DFW (Dallas) to SBN (South Bend) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs PSA Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 77% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

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 (about 5 min).

DFW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at SBN

75% on time

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

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

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