Kalispell (FCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Kalispell (FCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 286 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.78
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,390 mi
Best airline from FCA to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 71% | 35 min | 1.2% | 499 |
| Envoy Air | 70% | 18 min | 0.0% | 77 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FCA to DFW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 48 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 61 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FCA to DFW delayed?
- 29% of FCA–DFW 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 33 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FCA to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 71%, based on 499 flights. 2 airlines flew FCA–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FCA to DFW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 3 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 FCA to DFW?
- The scheduled FCA–DFW flight time averages 3h 30m over 1,390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are FCA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 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 day of the week is most reliable for FCA to DFW?
- Friday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 62%.
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Based on 576 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.