Mobile (MOB) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MOB–DFW: 4.1% 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 539 mi
Best airline from MOB to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 3.4% | 1,350 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 27 min | 5.0% | 985 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MOB to DFW
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MOB to DFW delayed?
- 21% of MOB–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MOB to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,350 flights. 2 airlines flew MOB–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MOB to DFW?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MOB to DFW?
- The scheduled MOB–DFW flight time averages 2h 1m over 539 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MOB to DFW flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 MOB to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,335 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.