Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Monroe (MLU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Monroe (MLU) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 73% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 293 mi
Best airline from DFW to MLU
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 0.5% | 211 |
| Envoy Air | 82% | 12 min | 2.7% | 2,015 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MLU
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MLU delayed?
- 18% of DFW–MLU 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MLU?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 211 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–MLU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MLU?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% 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 MLU?
- The scheduled DFW–MLU flight time averages 1h 17m over 293 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MLU flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 MLU?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,226 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.