Best Time to Fly FSD to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Joe Foss Field → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,085 flights were scheduled from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 74.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 81.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 71.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and June the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
FSD to DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 81.8% | 62 min | 2.9% | 273 |
| American Airlines | 72.7% | 124 min | 3.4% | 668 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 71.2% | 101 min | 3.5% | 144 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FSD to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,142 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.5% | 4.3% | 46 |
| 6am–7am | 79.2% | 2.1% | 532 |
| 7am–8am | 85.8% | 5.3% | 150 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.4% | 4.0% | 74 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.8% | 2.3% | 654 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.3% | 2.6% | 681 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FSD to DFW
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) | 50.0% | -25.9 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.6% | -0.3 pts | 3.5% | 86 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.3% | -8.6 pts | 1.7% | 359 |
| All other days | 75.9% | — | 2.8% | 1,659 |
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).