Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DSM to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 624 mi
Best airline from DSM to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 1.6% | 645 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 25 min | 4.9% | 182 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 34 min | 3.6% | 1,983 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DSM to DFW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 31 min |
| Friday | 73% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft66%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DSM to DFW delayed?
- 28% of DSM–DFW 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DSM to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 645 flights. 3 airlines flew DSM–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DSM to DFW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DSM to DFW?
- The scheduled DSM–DFW flight time averages 2h 9m over 624 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are DSM to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 DSM to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,820 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.