Mobile (MOB) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on MOB–DFW: 4% 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
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 539 mi
Best airline from MOB to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 3.2% | 1,390 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 28 min | 5.3% | 864 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MOB to DFW
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 82% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system15%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 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 1,390 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 6 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 0m 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% 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 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 2,254 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.