Montgomery (MGM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying MGM to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 622 mi
Best airline from MGM 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% | 15 min | 0.6% | 651 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 42 min | 6.2% | 1,115 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 32 min | 3.5% | 376 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MGM to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 30 min |
| Thursdaybest | 80% | 24 min |
| Friday | 75% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft36%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MGM to DFW delayed?
- 25% of MGM–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 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MGM to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 651 flights. 3 airlines flew MGM–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MGM to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MGM to DFW?
- The scheduled MGM–DFW flight time averages 2h 16m over 622 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are MGM to DFW flights cancelled?
- 4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MGM to DFW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,142 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.