Best Time to Fly MKE to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,084 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 74.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.6 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 (81% on time) and June the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
MKE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 73.9% | 114 min | 3.6% | 1,075 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,367 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.2% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 6am–7am | 76.6% | 2.7% | 556 |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 4.4% | 204 |
| 8am–9am | 87.6% | 0.0% | 89 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 11am–12pm | 76.1% | 1.4% | 494 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.6% | 2.4% | 213 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.5% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.7% | 4.1% | 221 |
| 4pm–5pm | 59.6% | 4.1% | 49 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.2% | 3.5% | 258 |
| 6pm–7pm | 35.3% | 6.9% | 130 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 8 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE 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) | 64.3% | -12.0 pts | 4.5% | 44 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.5% | -0.8 pts | 2.9% | 103 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.3% | -10.0 pts | 3.1% | 382 |
| All other days | 76.3% | — | 2.7% | 1,838 |
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).