Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls (FSD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–FSD. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 52% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 68% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (75% vs 53%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 10 min | 2.5% | 760 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 18 min | 2.4% | 210 |
| American Airlines | 58% | 39 min | 2.5% | 1,265 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to FSD
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (77% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursdaybest | 73% | 26 min |
| Friday | 68% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to FSD delayed?
- 32% of DFW–FSD 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to FSD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 760 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 (77% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (43%). 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 32% of the time.
- How often are DFW to FSD flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to FSD?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,235 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.