Missoula (MSO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSO–DFW. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but March 2025 dropped to 55% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,320 mi
Best airline from MSO to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 0.9% | 455 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 35 min | 1.5% | 465 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSO to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 75% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSO to DFW delayed?
- 23% of MSO–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSO to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 455 flights. 2 airlines flew MSO–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSO to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSO to DFW?
- The scheduled MSO–DFW flight time averages 3h 23m over 1,320 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MSO to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSO to DFW?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 920 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.