How busy is Dallas/Fort Worth International right now?

The TSA wait at DFW is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy DFW is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for DFW?

The FAA airport status for DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. DFW has an on-time departure rate of 77%, with an average delay of 80 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is DFW busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW). TSA wait is currently very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. Overall, 77% of flights depart on time from DFW. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Dallas/Fort Worth International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at DFW. On a typical day, 77% of departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 80 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Dallas/Fort Worth International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current DFW delays. Historically, 77% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 80 minutes. About 2.5% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Dallas/Fort Worth International?

When departures at DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth International) are delayed, the average delay is about 80 minutes. Overall, 77% of flights depart on time. About 2.5% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Dallas/Fort Worth International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At DFW, 77% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 80 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Dallas/Fort Worth International?

DFW sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including DFW. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

DFW Dallas Delays & Airport Status

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DFW delays today: Dallas/Fort Worth International has an on-time departure rate of about 77%. The FAA airport status for DFW typically shows an average delay of 80 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (32-38 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.

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Very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour

Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 8 AM (32–38 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 77% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.

This airport tends to be windy (avg 11 mph).

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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Delta Air Lines80%

United Airlines77%

PSA Airlines76%

SkyWest Airlines76%

Spirit Airlines75%

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