Best Time to Fly DFW to MSN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Dane County Regional-Truax Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,093 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison (MSN) in the last 12 months, and 61.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 15.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (69% on time) and August the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to MSN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 61.8% | 91 min | 2.0% | 1,092 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to MSN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,177 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 76.2% | 1.9% | 727 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.6% | 1.1% | 550 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.0% | 3.0% | 168 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 44.7% | 4.5% | 89 |
| 8pm–9pm | 51.5% | 2.8% | 426 |
| 9pm–10pm | 51.5% | 1.5% | 200 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to MSN
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) | 67.6% | +1.4 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 57.5% | -8.7 pts | 1.1% | 88 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 54.2% | -12.0 pts | 1.1% | 370 |
| All other days | 66.2% | — | 2.3% | 1,681 |
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).