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Route · BIL → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Billings to Dallas/Fort Worth

The BIL–DFW corridor (Billings, MT → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 1,081 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.8%
On-time
+2.8 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
3,502
Flights

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 70%

Distance

1,081 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 9 2 0 MQ
Nov 2025 59 9 0 0 MQ
Oct 2025 62 9 0 1 MQ
Sep 2025 60 8 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 62 8 0 4 MQ
Jul 2025 62 10 0 0 MQ
Jun 2025 60 12 0 0 MQ
May 2025 62 14 0 1 MQ
Apr 2025 61 18 0 1 MQ
Mar 2025 62 15 1 0 MQ
Feb 2025 56 17 3 0 MQ
Jan 2025 62 13 2 0 MQ
Dec 2024 61 14 0 1 MQ
Nov 2024 59 15 0 1 MQ
Oct 2024 62 5 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 60 5 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 62 7 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 61 16 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 60 9 1 0 MQ
May 2024 62 16 1 1 MQ
Apr 2024 57 11 2 0 MQ
Mar 2024 31 11 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 39 13 0 0 MQ
Dec 2023 42 5 0 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

13 of 1,386 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

10 of 1,386 flights

What the Data Says About BIL to DFW

3,502 tracked flights put the BIL to DFW pairing (Billings to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 81.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 83.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,081-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.7% diverted (1,386 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 70% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BIL to DFW?
Flights from Billings to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 81.8% on-time rate based on 3,502 flights. The average delay is 83.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BIL to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,386 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BIL to DFW?
The flight distance from Billings (BIL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,081 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BIL to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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