Memphis (MEM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Memphis (MEM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 84% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 62% — a 22-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 (79% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 431 mi
Best airline from MEM to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 31 min | 2.0% | 201 |
| Envoy Air | 74% | 21 min | 2.3% | 1,538 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 2.8% | 3,325 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 23 min | 6.6% | 61 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to DFW delayed?
- 26% of MEM–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to DFW?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 201 flights. 4 airlines flew MEM–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 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 MEM to DFW?
- The scheduled MEM–DFW flight time averages 1h 48m over 431 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MEM to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 MEM to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,161 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.