Monroe Regional Airport (MLU): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 19 minutes. 3 airlines fly from Monroe, LA to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from MLU
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 5 a.m.
- 89% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MLU
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 28 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from MLU
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLU → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,135 | 81% | 20 min |
Where flights into MLU come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → MLU | 1,135 | 82% | 12 min |
What causes delays at MLU
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MLU.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather8%
Alternative airports near Monroe
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEX — Alexandria International Airport | 87 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| SHV — Shreveport Regional Airport | 104 mi | 79% | 22 min |
| JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | 115 mi | 82% | 17 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MLU
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 17 min | 486 |
| Envoy Air | 83% | 19 min | 2,107 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 21 min | 271 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MLU?
- 17% of departures from Monroe Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 19 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MLU?
- Flights scheduled around 5 a.m. depart on time 89% of the time at MLU, versus 75% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at MLU?
- 2.5% of scheduled departures from MLU were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,864 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.