Best Time to Fly MSP to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,293 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 77.7% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.5%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 72.8%.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
2.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 79.5% | 57 min | 1.5% | 1,412 |
| American Airlines | 77.0% | 101 min | 3.4% | 1,630 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72.8% | 100 min | 1.6% | 248 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,591 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.5% | 1.9% | 258 |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 2.5% | 713 |
| 7am–8am | 84.9% | 0.9% | 975 |
| 8am–9am | 81.9% | 4.0% | 76 |
| 9am–10am | 80.0% | 7.0% | 86 |
| 10am–11am | 82.0% | 1.3% | 1,018 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.8% | 1.0% | 415 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.5% | 1.1% | 746 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.2% | 2.9% | 657 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.4% | 2.3% | 173 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.9% | 2.6% | 152 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.8% | 4.2% | 287 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.8% | 2.2% | 642 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.4% | 1.8% | 224 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.8% | 2.9% | 103 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 70.1% | -9.5 pts | 0.8% | 128 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -4.5 pts | 2.2% | 274 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.0% | -7.5 pts | 1.2% | 1,160 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 2.1% | 5,029 |
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).