Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 66% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 690 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to BMI
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 7 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 13 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 operations16%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to BMI delayed?
- 16% of DFW–BMI 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to BMI?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to BMI?
- The scheduled DFW–BMI flight time averages 2h 3m over 690 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are DFW to BMI flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 BMI?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,517 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.