Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–MSY: 3.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 68% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 7.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 448 mi
Best airline from DFW to MSY
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 11 min | 4.2% | 661 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 24 min | 5.8% | 69 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 27 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 27 min | 3.1% | 4,803 |
| Spirit Airlines | 66% | 32 min | 3.2% | 433 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MSY
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 26 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MSY delayed?
- 33% of DFW–MSY 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MSY?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 661 flights. 5 airlines flew DFW–MSY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MSY?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MSY?
- The scheduled DFW–MSY flight time averages 1h 30m over 448 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MSY flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 MSY?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,057 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.