83% of flights from Dallas to Champaign arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 89% of the time; the 7 p.m. ones 75%. 8% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DFW → CMI: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 51% of the time. About 1 in 18 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 238 three hours or more; 1.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early83%
- 15–30 min late4.9%
- 30–60 min late3.9%
- 1–2 hours late3.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late0.4%
- Diverted0.7%
- Cancelled1.8%
Share of all 715 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 715 | 83% | 1.8% | −9 min | 5.6% | +66 min | Envoy |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DFW). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On DFW → CMI, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.3% of the time, against 1.4% for its earlier flights (1.6× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 0.6% of the time (earlier flights: 0.3%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7:55 p.m. | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% | first flight 12:09 p.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in CMI tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (87%). Worst: June (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 90 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 104 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 103 | 85% | 1.0% |
| Friday | 104 | 86% | 1.9% |
| Saturday | 104 | 77% | 4.8% |
| Sunday | 104 | 79% | 2.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 12 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 3924 | 12:20 p.m. | 210 | 87% | 1.4% | −9 min | Envoy |
| AA 3887 | 6:49 p.m. | 350 | 78% | 2.3% | −8 min | Envoy |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Dallas or Champaign. None has been clearly more reliable than DFW → CMI.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW → CMI (this route) | 715 | 83% | 1.8% |
| DFW → BMI Dallas/Fort Worth to Central Illinois at Bloomington-Normal | 727 | 82% | 1.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from DFW to CMI on time?
83% of 715 scheduled flights from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Champaign/Urbana, IL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DFW to CMI?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (89% on time). The 7 p.m. departures were the least (75%).
What month has the most delays from DFW to CMI?
June (70% on time). The best month is February (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from DFW to CMI more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last DFW–CMI flight of the day was cancelled 2.3% of the time over the past year, against 1.4% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- CMI → DFW (return)
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) delays by hour
- Flights into University of Illinois Willard (CMI)
- American Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.