Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers

Key Points:

• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was ranked the most stressful U.S. airport due to nearly 28% of flights delayed, 2.76% canceled, and a 33.67% increase in delays since 2021, combined with a 20-mile drive from downtown Dallas.
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport ranked second, with 24.68% of flights delayed, a 42.77% rise in delays since 2021, and an estimated 50-minute drive from downtown Chicago.
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ranked third, experiencing a 3.86% cancellation rate and a 73.92% increase in delays since 2021, located near Washington, D.C.
• New York's JFK and Philadelphia International Airports completed the top five most stressful airports, while Salt Lake City International Airport, San Jose International Airport, and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport were ranked as the least stressful due to low cancellation rates and shorter travel times from downtown.
• The analysis by Rightway Parking used 2025 flight data and Google Maps estimates, factoring in delays, cancellations, changes in delays, and travel time from downtown areas to assess airport stress levels.