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Route · DFW → FWA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Wayne

The DFW–FWA corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Fort Wayne, IN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 859 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
5,295
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Aug 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 67%

Distance

859 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 20 0 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 87 21 5 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 92 17 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 90 14 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 93 25 2 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 92 21 2 1 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 90 27 1 1 OH,MQ
May 2025 89 19 2 0 MQ
Apr 2025 90 18 4 0 MQ
Mar 2025 93 18 3 0 MQ
Feb 2025 84 17 0 0 MQ
Jan 2025 93 13 2 0 MQ
Dec 2024 90 16 0 0 MQ
Nov 2024 87 11 1 0 MQ,OO
Oct 2024 93 15 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 87 11 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 67 7 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 92 24 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 86 28 1 0 MQ
May 2024 62 20 1 0 MQ
Apr 2024 60 10 1 1 MQ
Mar 2024 62 18 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 58 10 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 62 12 1 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

27 of 1,990 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,990 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to FWA

5,295 tracked flights put the DFW to FWA pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Wayne) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 66.5 minutes on average. Across the 859-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,990 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 67% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to FWA?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Wayne have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 5,295 flights. The average delay is 66.5 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to FWA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 1,990 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to FWA?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is approximately 859 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to FWA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (67% 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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