Monroe (MLU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MLU–DFW. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 99% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 68% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 293 mi
Best airline from MLU to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 19 min | 2.8% | 2,107 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 21 min | 2.6% | 271 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MLU to DFW
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Fridaybest | 83% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MLU to DFW delayed?
- 19% of MLU–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MLU to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 2,107 flights. 2 airlines flew MLU–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MLU to DFW?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MLU to DFW?
- The scheduled MLU–DFW flight time averages 1h 31m over 293 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MLU 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 MLU to DFW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,378 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.