Mission/McAllen/Edinburg (MFE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MFE–DFW. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 65% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 469 mi
Best airline from MFE to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 17 min | 2.1% | 1,693 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 29 min | 3.0% | 3,501 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 2.4% | 290 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MFE to DFW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 31 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MFE to DFW delayed?
- 22% of MFE–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MFE to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,693 flights. 3 airlines flew MFE–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MFE to DFW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 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 MFE to DFW?
- The scheduled MFE–DFW flight time averages 1h 43m over 469 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MFE 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 MFE to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,484 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.