Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 88% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 853 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to DFW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (35%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 44 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 24 min |
| Friday | 75% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to DFW delayed?
- 27% of MKE–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 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to DFW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (35%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to DFW?
- The scheduled MKE–DFW flight time averages 2h 41m over 853 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MKE to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 MKE to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,465 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.