Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 31,374

Year-Over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −6.80%

In July 2025, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) handled 31,374 departures, a decline of −6.80% year over year as airlines tuned summer capacity and schedules. As a major North American hub, the airport continued to channel traffic across domestic trunks and long-haul markets, supporting stable demand despite network optimization.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 58.79%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 3.46%

Cancelled Flights: 828

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: 37.09%

Departure OTP reached 58.79%, a year-over-year change of 3.46%, while 828 flights were cancelled (37.09% YoY). Afternoon convection and peak-hour congestion can still trigger delays; airlines and ATC have focused on ground-time discipline and slot management to smooth flows for passengers.

Airlines Serving DFW

American Airlines (AA) anchors the hub at DFW, with dense domestic connectivity and long-haul links to Europe, Latin America, and Asia. A mix of U.S. and international carriers supplements the banked waves, offering itinerary choice across peak and off-peak departures.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, the hub expects broadly stable schedules with departure OTP near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks remain the main risk windows. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections during busy periods, and monitor real-time gate and weather alerts in the airport or airline app.