Chicago (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 291 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.80
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 797 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDW to DFW
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 23 min |
| Thursdaybest | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDW to DFW delayed?
- 28% of MDW–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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDW to DFW?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 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 MDW to DFW?
- The scheduled MDW–DFW flight time averages 2h 38m over 797 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are MDW to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MDW to DFW?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 725 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.