Sioux Falls (FSD) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 60% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 737 mi
Best airline from FSD to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 2.4% | 778 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 28 min | 2.5% | 157 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 29 min | 2.3% | 1,203 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FSD to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 24 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 24 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 operations22%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FSD to DFW delayed?
- 27% of FSD–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FSD to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 778 flights. 3 airlines flew FSD–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FSD to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FSD to DFW?
- The scheduled FSD–DFW flight time averages 2h 22m over 737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are FSD to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FSD to DFW?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,138 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.