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

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Memphis, TN (MEM) flight delay odds

65.4% of 2,388 official scheduled DFW-to-MEM flights arrived on time; 20.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% 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
65.4%arrived on time
20.9%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
2,388scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DFW to MEM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-MEM departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 74.2% of 388 flights. Night was lowest at 50.4% across 339 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning30172.8%15.0%2.0%
Late morning38874.2%14.2%3.6%
Afternoon77971.2%16.2%2.1%
Evening58156.5%29.4%3.6%
Night33950.4%30.4%4.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for DFW to MEM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-MEM weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 71.3% of 328 flights. Saturday was lowest at 59.4% across 330 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday34364.1%22.2%1.7%
Tuesday32871.3%14.0%3.4%
Wednesday33266.0%22.9%0.6%
Thursday35167.8%19.9%1.1%
Friday34568.4%19.4%3.5%
Saturday33059.4%23.0%6.4%
Sunday35960.7%24.8%4.5%

Which airline was most reliable for DFW to MEM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-MEM airline results, PSA Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.2% of 161 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 60.2% across 1,529 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,52960.2%24.8%3.4%
Envoy Air65974.7%14.0%2.4%
PSA Airlines16175.2%14.9%1.9%
SkyWest Airlines3971.8%12.8%2.6%

Which month was most reliable for DFW to MEM?

Among qualifying DFW-to-MEM month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.5% of 217 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 56.2% across 162 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523957.3%25.5%2.5%
August 202521358.2%24.4%3.8%
September 202521782.5%10.6%1.4%
October 202524373.3%16.0%2.1%
November 202515959.1%30.2%2.5%
December 202518160.2%23.8%0.0%
January 202616256.2%16.7%13.6%
February 202615973.6%16.4%0.6%
March 202620969.4%21.5%1.4%
April 202620664.1%24.8%1.0%
May 202620770.0%17.4%4.3%
June 202619357.0%25.4%4.7%

What drove DFW to MEM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DFW-to-MEM delay category, accounting for 49.6% of 49,392 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.2%
Late aircraft49.6%
National airspace12.2%
Weather8.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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