Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Mobile (MOB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Mobile (MOB) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 539 mi
Best airline from DFW to MOB
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 10 min | 3.4% | 1,349 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 25 min | 5.7% | 986 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MOB
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MOB delayed?
- 22% of DFW–MOB 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MOB?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,349 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–MOB frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MOB?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MOB?
- The scheduled DFW–MOB flight time averages 1h 45m over 539 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MOB flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 MOB?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,335 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.