Best Time to Fly DAL to MAF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Midland International Air and Space Port
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,352 flights were scheduled from Dallas (DAL) to Midland/Odessa (MAF) in the last 12 months, and 78.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
DAL to MAF on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 78.5% | 59 min | 1.0% | 1,352 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to MAF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,740 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 94.3% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 8am–9am | 95.2% | 0.9% | 333 |
| 9am–10am | 90.8% | 1.2% | 165 |
| 10am–11am | 94.9% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.0% | 1.9% | 271 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.5% | 0.0% | 172 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.5% | 1.0% | 208 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.2% | 0.8% | 129 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.3% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.8% | 1.1% | 378 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 187 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.0% | 1.6% | 188 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.0% | 1.6% | 304 |
| 10pm–11pm | 54.0% | 4.5% | 156 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAL to MAF
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 89.4% | +7.6 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.6% | -4.1 pts | 0.8% | 117 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.3% | -12.4 pts | 0.9% | 447 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 1.4% | 2,129 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).