Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kalispell (FCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kalispell (FCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 286 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.78
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,390 mi
Best airline from DFW to FCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 8 min | 0.0% | 77 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 16 min | 1.2% | 499 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to FCA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 17 min |
| Sundaybest | 86% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to FCA delayed?
- 25% of DFW–FCA 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to FCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 77 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–FCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to FCA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to FCA?
- The scheduled DFW–FCA flight time averages 3h 36m over 1,390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DFW to FCA flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DFW to FCA?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 64%.
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Based on 576 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.