Rapid City (RAP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Rapid City (RAP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 67% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 835 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RAP to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 14 min |
| Fridaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 16 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 operations26%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RAP to DFW delayed?
- 19% of RAP–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RAP to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RAP to DFW?
- The scheduled RAP–DFW flight time averages 2h 25m over 835 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are RAP to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RAP to DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,099 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.