Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck/Mandan (BIS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck/Mandan (BIS) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 62% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 977 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to BIS
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to BIS delayed?
- 20% of DFW–BIS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to BIS?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to BIS?
- The scheduled DFW–BIS flight time averages 2h 43m over 977 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DFW to BIS flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to BIS?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,516 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.