Midland/Odessa (MAF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Midland/Odessa (MAF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 65% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 8.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 309 mi
Best airline from MAF to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 2.0% | 4,084 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 19 min | 2.2% | 1,525 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 25 min | 5.2% | 347 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MAF to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 14 min |
| Fridaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather23%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MAF to DFW delayed?
- 19% of MAF–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MAF to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 4,084 flights. 3 airlines flew MAF–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MAF to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MAF to DFW?
- The scheduled MAF–DFW flight time averages 1h 22m over 309 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MAF to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 MAF to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from MAF
Based on 5,956 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.