Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose/Delta (MTJ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–MTJ. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 68% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 722 mi
Best airline from DFW to MTJ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 7 min | 1.8% | 283 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 20 min | 1.7% | 943 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MTJ
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 18 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MTJ delayed?
- 21% of DFW–MTJ 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MTJ?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 283 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–MTJ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MTJ?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MTJ?
- The scheduled DFW–MTJ flight time averages 2h 21m over 722 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MTJ flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 MTJ?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,238 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.