Dallas (DAL) to Midland/Odessa (MAF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Midland/Odessa (MAF) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 66% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 319 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to MAF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 82% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to MAF delayed?
- 20% of DAL–MAF flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to MAF?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to MAF?
- The scheduled DAL–MAF flight time averages 1h 16m over 319 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DAL to MAF flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to MAF?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,775 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.