Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 431 mi
Best airline from DFW to MHK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 3.1% | 1,821 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 2.2% | 449 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MHK
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MHK delayed?
- 19% of DFW–MHK 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MHK?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,821 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–MHK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MHK?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MHK?
- The scheduled DFW–MHK flight time averages 1h 34m over 431 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MHK flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to MHK?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,270 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.