Route · BIS → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data
Bismarck/Mandan to Dallas/Fort Worth
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BIS to DFW (Bismarck/Mandan to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3021 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 78.1%
- On-time
- -0.9 pts
- vs US avg
- 88 min
- Delay when late
- 3,725
- Flights
- #3021 of 4927
- Corpus placement
Cancelled
0.5%
Best Month
Sep 2024 87%
Worst Month
Apr 2025 67%
Distance
977 mi
Carriers
7
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 62 | 15 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Nov 2025 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Oct 2025 | 62 | 14 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Sep 2025 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Aug 2025 | 61 | 14 | 0 | 2 | MQ |
| Jul 2025 | 62 | 11 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Jun 2025 | 60 | 16 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| May 2025 | 62 | 16 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Apr 2025 | 60 | 20 | 1 | 2 | MQ |
| Mar 2025 | 62 | 14 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Feb 2025 | 56 | 16 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Jan 2025 | 62 | 18 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Dec 2024 | 61 | 20 | 1 | 1 | MQ |
| Nov 2024 | 59 | 19 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Oct 2024 | 62 | 9 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Sep 2024 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Aug 2024 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Jul 2024 | 61 | 11 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Jun 2024 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| May 2024 | 56 | 14 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Apr 2024 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Mar 2024 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Jan 2024 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Dec 2023 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
BIS–DFW seasonal on-time pattern
Best: July (85.2%) · weakest: December (69.0%)
Strongest calendar month
July
85.2% on-time · ~59 flights/mo
Busiest calendar month
October
~62 flights/mo avg
Weakest calendar month
December
69.0% on-time · ~51 flights/mo
Cancellation Rate
0.5%
7 of 1,332 flights
Diversion Rate
0.8%
10 of 1,332 flights
Explore origin & destination
On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
BIS - Bismarck/Mandan
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Bismarck/Mandan, ND.
BIS on-time profileDFW - Dallas/Fort Worth
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.
DFW on-time profileCompare the two airports
See BIS and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Compare BIS vs DFWOrigin-hub reliability standing
Mid-pack among BIS departures
From BIS, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3800 of 4927.
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What the Data Says About BIS to DFW
The Bismarck/Mandan to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (BIS to DFW) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,725 tracked flights. Late flights run 87.6 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 977-mile route; over the last 24 months, 7 of 1,332 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0.8% diverted.
The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Apr 2025 came in at just 67% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
On the multi-year calendar, BIS–DFW peaks in July at 85.2% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 69.0%, a 16.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.
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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.
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Using BIS–DFW data
BIS–DFW is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.
- Compare BIS and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BIS airport
- If your dates flex, July (85.2% on-time) beats December (69.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
- 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes
On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.
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