Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MHK–DFW: 3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 85% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 431 mi
Best airline from MHK to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 3.2% | 1,816 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 17 min | 2.5% | 448 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MHK to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 10 min |
| Friday | 85% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MHK to DFW delayed?
- 15% of MHK–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MHK to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,816 flights. 2 airlines flew MHK–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MHK to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MHK to DFW?
- The scheduled MHK–DFW flight time averages 1h 43m over 431 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are MHK to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MHK to DFW?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,264 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.