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Route · DFW → FCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Kalispell

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to FCA (Dallas/Fort Worth to Kalispell) ranks #4458 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.2%
On-time
-1.8 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
1,057
Flights
#4458 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Sep 2020 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 64%

Distance

1,390 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 60 11 0 1 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 67 23 2 0 AA
Jul 2025 65 19 0 0 AA
Jun 2025 60 18 1 0 AA,MQ
Oct 2024 32 3 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 37 6 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 66 13 0 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 65 15 2 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 59 21 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2023 30 3 0 0 AA
Aug 2023 35 9 0 0 AA
Jul 2023 35 13 1 0 AA
Jun 2023 30 10 0 0 AA
Sep 2022 33 4 0 0 AA
Aug 2022 33 8 0 0 AA
Jul 2022 36 11 0 1 AA
Jun 2022 34 17 0 0 AA
Aug 2021 33 4 1 0 AA
Jul 2021 38 7 0 0 MQ,AA
Jun 2021 34 7 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2020 55 6 0 0 AA
Aug 2020 39 4 0 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2020 38 5 0 0 MQ,AA
Jun 2020 43 4 0 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

7 of 1,057 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,057 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

FCA - Kalispell

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Kalispell, MT.

FCA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DFW and FCA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DFW vs FCA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Kalispell · fleet on-time rank #4040 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to FCA

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Kalispell corridor (DFW to FCA) posts a 77.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,057 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.2 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,390-mile route; over the last 24 months, 7 of 1,057 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2020 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 64% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–FCA peaks in October at 90.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~46 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.4%, a 20.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to FCA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to FCA ranks #4458 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 DFW to FCA? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Kalispell have a 77.2% on-time rate based on 1,057 flights. The average delay is 61.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2020 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to FCA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,057 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to FCA? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kalispell (FCA) is approximately 1,390 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to FCA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2020 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
FCA Airport

Kalispell
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DFW–FCA data

DFW–FCA is mid-pack at 77.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and FCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.6% on-time) beats June (70.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.2% 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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