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Route · DAL → MAF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Midland/Odessa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to MAF (Dallas to Midland/Odessa) ranks #1473 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.4%
On-time
+2.4 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
8,294
Flights
#1473 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Jan 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 68%

Distance

319 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 134 18 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 127 15 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 111 22 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 108 15 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 108 18 3 0 WN
Jul 2025 110 32 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 108 35 1 0 WN
May 2025 124 32 5 1 WN
Apr 2025 116 26 5 1 WN
Mar 2025 106 22 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 104 11 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 119 11 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 131 26 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 128 18 4 1 WN
Oct 2024 124 13 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 106 16 0 1 WN
Aug 2024 112 20 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 130 41 2 1 WN
Jun 2024 125 31 2 0 WN
May 2024 126 40 5 0 WN
Apr 2024 122 27 3 0 WN
Mar 2024 124 21 0 1 WN
Feb 2024 112 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 126 24 5 1 WN

DAL–MAF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.9%) · weakest: June (71.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.9% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.1% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

44 of 2,841 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 2,841 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Midland/Odessa · fleet on-time rank #2574 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to MAF

8,294 tracked flights put the DAL to MAF pairing (Dallas to Midland/Odessa) at a 81.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.1 minutes on average. Across the 319-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.5% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,841 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 68% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–MAF peaks in February at 87.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.1%, a 16.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to MAF rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to MAF ranks #1473 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DAL to MAF?
Flights from Dallas to Midland/Odessa have a 81.4% on-time rate based on 8,294 flights. The average delay is 58.1 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to MAF?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (44 of 2,841 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to MAF?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Midland/Odessa (MAF) is approximately 319 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to MAF?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DAL–MAF data

DAL–MAF is mid-pack at 81.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and MAF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.9% on-time) beats June (71.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.4% 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.

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

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