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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI): On-Time Performance

Data through May 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 2024 that fell to 62% — a 34-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
1.4%
Flights/day
2.0
last 12 months
Duration
2h 3m
scheduled
Distance
690 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for DFW to BMI flights50%75%100%June 2024: 62% on-time (60 flights)62Jun 2024July 2024: 68% on-time (61 flights)68August 2024: 89% on-time (62 flights)89September 2024: 92% on-time (60 flights)92Sep 2024October 2024: 95% on-time (62 flights)95November 2024: 88% on-time (59 flights)88December 2024: 90% on-time (61 flights)90Dec 2024January 2025: 88% on-time (62 flights)88February 2025: 93% on-time (56 flights)93March 2025: 82% on-time (62 flights)82Mar 2025April 2025: 75% on-time (61 flights)75May 2025: 79% on-time (62 flights)79June 2025: 88% on-time (60 flights)88Jun 2025July 2025: 80% on-time (62 flights)80August 2025: 76% on-time (62 flights)76September 2025: 83% on-time (60 flights)83Sep 2025October 2025: 81% on-time (62 flights)81November 2025: 84% on-time (59 flights)84December 2025: 90% on-time (62 flights)90Dec 2025January 2026: 85% on-time (61 flights)85February 2026: 91% on-time (56 flights)91March 2026: 82% on-time (62 flights)82Mar 2026April 2026: 86% on-time (61 flights)86May 2026: 81% on-time (63 flights)81

Best time to fly from DFW to BMI

Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (75%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, DFW to BMI12 p.m.: 87% on-time (304 flights)121 p.m.: 83% on-time (425 flights)136 p.m.: 79% on-time (71 flights)187 p.m.: 84% on-time (375 flights)198 p.m.: 85% on-time (225 flights)209 p.m.: 75% on-time (55 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday81%12 min
Tuesdaybest90%6 min
Wednesday82%13 min
Thursday87%7 min
Friday82%11 min
Saturday82%13 min
Sunday82%14 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft48%
  • Airline operations17%
  • National airspace system19%
  • 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 (87% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (75%). 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?
1.4% 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 DFW to BMI?
June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,458 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.