New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying MSY to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 73% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 7.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 448 mi
Best airline from MSY to DFW
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 73% | 23 min | 4.4% | 662 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 29 min | 3.4% | 4,804 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 18 min | 7.2% | 69 |
| Spirit Airlines | 66% | 28 min | 2.7% | 438 |
| Frontier Airlines | 64% | 35 min | 1.6% | 62 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSY to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 24 min |
| Friday | 75% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSY to DFW delayed?
- 28% of MSY–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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSY to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 662 flights. 5 airlines flew MSY–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSY to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSY to DFW?
- The scheduled MSY–DFW flight time averages 1h 48m over 448 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are MSY to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 MSY to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,064 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.