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

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

69.2% of 1,436 official scheduled DSM-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 18.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.1% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
69.2%arrived on time
18.9%30+ min late
4.1%cancelled
1,436scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+19.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DSM to DFW?

Among qualifying DSM-to-DFW departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 79.9% of 314 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 58.6% across 403 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36778.5%10.4%3.8%
Late morning31479.9%13.1%1.6%
Afternoon40358.6%26.3%4.2%
Evening35261.9%24.4%6.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for DSM to DFW?

Among qualifying DSM-to-DFW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.7% of 211 flights. Saturday was lowest at 62.6% across 198 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20664.1%24.3%3.9%
Tuesday21178.7%11.8%3.8%
Wednesday20375.9%15.3%0.5%
Thursday20668.9%18.9%2.4%
Friday20570.7%22.0%2.9%
Saturday19862.6%18.7%9.6%
Sunday20762.8%21.3%5.8%

Which airline was most reliable for DSM to DFW?

Among qualifying DSM-to-DFW airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 332 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 64.1% across 949 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines94964.1%22.0%5.0%
Envoy Air33282.2%10.8%1.8%
PSA Airlines14571.7%16.6%4.1%
SkyWest Airlines1080.0%20.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DSM to DFW?

Among qualifying DSM-to-DFW month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 78.5% of 121 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 57.6% across 118 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511857.6%25.4%5.1%
August 202511870.3%17.8%2.5%
September 202511968.9%17.6%2.5%
October 202512171.1%18.2%2.5%
November 202511662.9%23.3%5.2%
December 202512263.1%25.4%1.6%
January 202612366.7%17.9%13.0%
February 202611377.0%15.0%0.0%
March 202612376.4%13.8%3.3%
April 202612178.5%13.2%2.5%
May 202612378.0%11.4%4.9%
June 202611958.8%27.7%5.9%

What drove DSM to DFW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DSM-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 63.6% of 37,691 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline16.8%
Late aircraft63.6%
National airspace10.2%
Weather9.3%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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