Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls (FSD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–FSD. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but November 2025 dropped to 57% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (75% vs 55%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 737 mi
Best airline from DFW to FSD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 2.4% | 778 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 22 min | 1.3% | 157 |
| American Airlines | 59% | 37 min | 2.2% | 1,204 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to FSD
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 23 min |
| Thursdaybest | 75% | 21 min |
| Friday | 69% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to FSD delayed?
- 31% of DFW–FSD 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to FSD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 778 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–FSD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to FSD?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to FSD?
- The scheduled DFW–FSD flight time averages 2h 13m over 737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to FSD flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to FSD?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,139 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.