Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Montgomery (MGM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–MGM: 3.9% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 622 mi
Best airline from DFW to MGM
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 0.6% | 651 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 22 min | 2.9% | 376 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 6.1% | 1,115 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MGM
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MGM delayed?
- 25% of DFW–MGM 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MGM?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 651 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–MGM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MGM?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MGM?
- The scheduled DFW–MGM flight time averages 1h 54m over 622 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MGM flights cancelled?
- 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to MGM?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,142 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.