Best Time to Fly DSM to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Des Moines International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,438 flights were scheduled from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 73.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 85.2%, while American Airlines trailed at 69.1%.
March has been the best month (80% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (70%).
3.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DSM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85.2% | 81 min | 1.9% | 312 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.4% | 103 min | 4.1% | 145 |
| American Airlines | 69.1% | 105 min | 4.3% | 971 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 10 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DSM to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,699 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 83.1% | 3.0% | 730 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 30 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.8% | 0.9% | 326 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.6% | 2.8% | 177 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.5% | 4.2% | 119 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.2% | 4.5% | 110 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.4% | 3.0% | 369 |
| 4pm–5pm | 50.6% | 3.6% | 168 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.4% | 5.7% | 281 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.7% | 4.0% | 101 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.6% | 4.5% | 286 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DSM 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) | 59.6% | -16.1 pts | 6.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.3% | -0.4 pts | 3.0% | 101 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.1% | -9.6 pts | 2.7% | 482 |
| All other days | 75.7% | — | 3.4% | 2,066 |
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).