Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–DFW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 65% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 9.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 852 mi
Best airline from MSP to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 22 min | 2.8% | 3,537 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78% | 14 min | 1.1% | 2,923 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67% | 30 min | 1.3% | 382 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to DFW delayed?
- 23% of MSP–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 MSP to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 3,537 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to DFW?
- The scheduled MSP–DFW flight time averages 2h 39m over 852 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MSP to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 MSP to DFW?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,875 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.