Kalispell (FCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kalispell (FCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 262 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,390 mi
Best airline from FCA to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 71% | 16 min | 0.0% | 69 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 38 min | 1.1% | 549 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FCA to DFW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 40 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 46 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 77% | 63 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FCA to DFW delayed?
- 30% of FCA–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 36 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FCA to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 71%, based on 69 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 (76% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (65%). 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 31m over 1,390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are FCA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FCA to DFW?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 618 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.