BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DFW→DSM

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) flight delay odds

63.8% of 1,434 official scheduled DFW-to-DSM flights arrived on time; 23.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.9% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
63.8%arrived on time
23.2%30+ min late
3.9%cancelled
1,434scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+23.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DFW to DSM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-DSM departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.2% of 47 flights. Night was lowest at 50.5% across 331 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning31581.0%12.4%1.6%
Late morning4787.2%6.4%2.1%
Afternoon70262.1%24.9%4.3%
Night33150.5%31.7%4.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for DFW to DSM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-DSM weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 70.0% of 210 flights. Thursday was lowest at 58.0% across 205 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20660.2%25.7%3.9%
Tuesday21070.0%21.0%1.9%
Wednesday20369.0%19.2%2.0%
Thursday20558.0%31.7%1.5%
Friday20569.3%17.6%2.4%
Saturday19858.1%22.2%10.6%
Sunday20761.8%24.6%5.3%

Which airline was most reliable for DFW to DSM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-DSM airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 330 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 54.3% across 949 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines94954.3%29.7%5.0%
Envoy Air33083.6%8.8%1.8%
PSA Airlines14580.0%13.1%2.1%
SkyWest Airlines1080.0%20.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DFW to DSM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-DSM month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 78.3% of 120 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 49.6% across 119 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511857.6%28.0%5.1%
August 202511866.9%21.2%2.5%
September 202511965.5%25.2%1.7%
October 202512166.1%24.0%2.5%
November 202511662.1%21.6%5.2%
December 202512255.7%31.1%1.6%
January 202612353.7%23.6%13.0%
February 202611267.0%17.9%0.0%
March 202612369.9%20.3%3.3%
April 202612078.3%11.7%0.8%
May 202612373.2%17.9%4.9%
June 202611949.6%35.3%5.9%

What drove DFW to DSM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DFW-to-DSM delay category, accounting for 55.2% of 39,789 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.2%
Late aircraft55.2%
National airspace9.0%
Weather6.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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