Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey (MRY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey (MRY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 299 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,430 mi
Best airline from DFW to MRY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 90% | 6 min | 0.0% | 81 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 23 min | 1.3% | 635 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MRY
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (79% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Thursdaybest | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft53%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MRY delayed?
- 27% of DFW–MRY 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 MRY?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 81 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–MRY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MRY?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MRY?
- The scheduled DFW–MRY flight time averages 3h 43m over 1,430 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MRY flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to MRY?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 716 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.