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Route · DFW → BMI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Bloomington/Normal

The DFW–BMI corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Bloomington/Normal, IL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 690 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.7%
On-time
+1.7 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
3,913
Flights

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

May 2024 61%

Distance

690 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 6 1 0 MQ
Nov 2025 59 9 3 0 MQ
Oct 2025 62 12 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 60 10 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 62 15 0 0 MQ
Jul 2025 62 11 1 1 MQ
Jun 2025 60 7 1 0 MQ
May 2025 62 13 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 61 15 1 0 MQ
Mar 2025 62 11 1 0 MQ
Feb 2025 56 4 0 0 MQ
Jan 2025 62 7 3 0 MQ
Dec 2024 61 6 0 0 MQ
Nov 2024 59 7 1 0 MQ
Oct 2024 62 3 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 60 5 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 62 7 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 61 19 1 0 MQ
Jun 2024 60 23 0 0 MQ
May 2024 62 24 2 0 MQ
Apr 2024 60 10 2 0 MQ
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 58 4 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 62 13 6 2 MQ

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

24 of 1,459 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,459 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to BMI

3,913 tracked flights put the DFW to BMI pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Bloomington/Normal) at a 80.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.0 minutes on average. Across the 690-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,459 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 61% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to BMI?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Bloomington/Normal have a 80.7% on-time rate based on 3,913 flights. The average delay is 77.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BMI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,459 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BMI?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) is approximately 690 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BMI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (61% 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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