Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Moline (MLI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–MLI. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 56% — a gap of 42 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 691 mi
Best airline from DFW to MLI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 11 min | 1.2% | 86 |
| Envoy Air | 83% | 10 min | 1.4% | 1,468 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 19 min | 4.1% | 319 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MLI
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 9 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MLI delayed?
- 18% of DFW–MLI 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 MLI?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 86 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–MLI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MLI?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MLI?
- The scheduled DFW–MLI flight time averages 2h 5m over 691 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MLI flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 MLI?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,873 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.