Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Statistics 2024

Page last updated: 6 August, 2025

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the busiest airport hubs in the world. It serves as the primary entry point to North Texas and an important connection point for global air travel.

Overview

How many passengers pass through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport each year?

DFW consistently ranks among the three busiest airports worldwide by passenger volume, handling nearly 88 million travelers in 2024.

DFW welcomed 87.8 million passengers in 2024, a 7.4% increase from 2023 and the highest traffic in the airport’s history.
The airport reached its pre‑pandemic high in 2019 with 75.1 million passengers before traffic fell to 39.4 million in 2020 because of global travel restrictions.
Passenger numbers rebounded to 62.5 million in 2021, 73.4 million in 2022, and 81.8 million in 2023 before setting the 2024 record.

International vs Domestic Passengers

Although DFW is primarily a domestic hub, international traffic is growing faster.

Domestic travel: 75.4 million passengers in 2024 (85.8% of the total).
International travel: 12.4 million passengers in 2024 (14.2% of the total), up 8.8% from 2023.

Arrivals vs Departures

DFW’s passenger flow is nearly balanced, typical for a large connecting hub.

In 2024, about 44 million passengers arrived, and 43.9 million departed.
The airport processed 37.7 million domestic arrivals and departures each, along with 6.2 million international arrivals and departures.

What is the total number of aircraft operations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport each year?

DFW ranks third globally in aircraft operations, with more than 740,000 takeoffs and landings in 2024.

743,203 operations in 2024, a 7.8% increase from 689,569 in 2023, an average of more than 2,000 movements per day.
Operations surpassed the pre‑pandemic 720,007 operations in 2019.
Counts fell to 514,702 in 2020 and then climbed to 651,895 in 2021 and 656,676 in 2022.

Aircraft Operations by Type

The majority of operations at DFW airport were conducted by air carriers, totaling 722,398.
Moreover, air taxi operations accounted for 14,870 movements, followed by 5,724 from general aviation and 211 from military flights.

Aircraft Operations at DFW International Airport by Type

Type	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Air Carrier	625,731	443,855	568,259	591,660	667,759	722,398
Air Taxi	88,137	66,723	77,927	58,888	16,419	14,870
General Aviation	5,937	3,904	5,507	5,974	5,250	5,724
Military	202	220	202	154	141	211

Which airlines operate the most flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport?

American Airlines operates the vast majority of flights at DFW, making the airport its largest global hub.

American Airlines: 81.9% passenger market share in 2024 (71.9 million passengers).
Low‑cost carriers (e.g. Spirit, Frontier): 7.8% (6.8 million passengers).
Non‑hub U.S. carriers (e.g. Delta, United): 6.9% (6.1 million passengers).
Foreign flag carriers: 3.3%.

Airline Category at DFW Airport by Passenger Volume

Airline Category	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
American	63,949,751	34,769,297	54,282,627	61,745,572	67,423,747	71,908,767
Low-Cost Carriers	5,557,760	2,160,552	3,960,267	5,100,305	5,822,031	6,806,160
Non-Hub Carriers	3,636,533	1,886,197	3,240,759	4,455,702	5,827,473	6,099,679
Foreign Flag Carriers	1,789,853	507,840	922,300	1,983,215	2,594,875	2,898,300
Other/Non-Scheduled	75,663	41,104	59,803	78,152	87,412	104,958

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Trends in passenger traffic at DFW

Passenger traffic gradually increases from January, peaks in July, and then slightly declines toward the end of the year.

July recorded the highest passenger traffic at 8.44 million, followed by June with 8.10 million.
The lowest traffic was observed in January and February, both at 6.31 million.
A noticeable increase began in March (7.32 million) and continued consistently through the summer months.

How much cargo does Dallas Fort Worth International Airport handle annually?

DFW handles more than 800,000 U.S. tons of cargo per year, making it a major cargo hub and a significant economic engine for North Texas.

818,484 tons in 2024, up 5.6% from 774,754 tons in 2023.
The airport exceeded 1 million tons in 2021, a record achievement.

Delays and Cancellations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

On‑time departures: 71% in 2024, down from 75% in 2023 (30th among major U.S. airports).
On‑time arrivals: 74% in 2024, down from 77% in 2023.
Cancellation rate: 1.86% in 2024, up from 1.55% in 2023.
Average departure delay: 74.18 minutes in 2024 (73.85 minutes in 2023).
Average arrival delay: 89.55 minutes in 2024 (88.72 minutes in 2023).

What are the main causes of flight disruptions at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

Weather is the leading cause of flight disruptions at DFW.

Severe thunderstorms are the primary issue because of DFW’s North Texas location.
Network ripple effects can amplify local weather impacts; as American Airlines’ largest hub, delays at DFW can cascade across the national system.

Airport Incident Statistics at DFW

May 28, 2021: Boeing 737‑823 ground collision- substantial aircraft damage, no injuries (160 passengers, six crew).
May 23, 2001: American Airlines Fokker 100 main‑gear collapse on landing- no injuries.
August 31, 1988: Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crash after takeoff- 12 passenger and two crew fatalities.
August 2, 1985: Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crash on approach- 134 passenger and crew fatalities, plus one ground fatality.

Other Key Statistics

DFW generates more than $37 billion in annual economic impact and supports about 634,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Visitor spending at the airport adds about $24 billion to the local economy.
DFW projects serving more than 100 million passengers annually by 2030, necessitating major infrastructure investments.
The airport aims for net‑zero carbon emissions by 2030, 20 years ahead of the aviation industry’s 2050 target.

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References

DFW: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Passenger, Operations and Cargo data
DT: International Destination of Passenger from DFW Airport
BTS: Top Domestic Destination of Passenger from DFW Airport, DFW On-Time Performance Summary
NTSB: DFW Airport Incident Data

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Statistics