Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kalispell (FCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kalispell (FCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 262 departures over the past year, roughly 5 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
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,390 mi
Best airline from DFW to FCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 6 min | 0.0% | 69 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 16 min | 1.1% | 549 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to FCA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 9 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 17 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 86%, based on 69 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 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (59%). 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 35m 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 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to FCA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 618 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.