Route · BIS → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data
Bismarck/Mandan to Dallas/Fort Worth
The BIS–DFW corridor (Bismarck/Mandan, ND → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 977 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 78.1%
- On-time
- -0.9 pts
- vs US avg
- 88 min
- Delay when late
- 3,725
- Flights
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 |
Cancellation Rate
0.5%
7 of 1,332 flights
Diversion Rate
0.8%
10 of 1,332 flights
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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.
Origin airport →DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.
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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.
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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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