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Route · DFW → ICT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Wichita

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to ICT (Dallas/Fort Worth to Wichita) ranks #736 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
13,520
Flights
#736 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 63%

Distance

328 mi

Carriers

35

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 211 62 2 2 OH,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 215 60 13 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 226 40 3 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 209 41 6 0 MQ,OH,OO
Aug 2025 228 65 10 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 245 69 7 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 235 88 20 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 218 59 13 0 OH,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 232 69 12 0 MQ,OH,OO
Mar 2025 237 67 16 0 OH,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 199 47 11 1 OH,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 232 49 19 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 225 52 3 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Nov 2024 234 60 2 0 OO,MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 231 35 0 1 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 196 21 0 0 OH,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 254 63 5 1 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Jul 2024 258 95 2 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 248 88 4 1 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 216 68 17 3 AA,MQ,OO
Apr 2024 206 46 5 1 AA,MQ,OO
Mar 2024 217 52 5 0 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 195 20 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 198 42 5 0 AA,MQ,OO

DFW–ICT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.8%) · weakest: June (67.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.8% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~201 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.2% on-time · ~187 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

180 of 5,365 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 5,365 flights

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: Wichita · fleet on-time rank #3889 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to ICT

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Wichita corridor (DFW to ICT) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,520 tracked flights. Late flights run 80.2 minutes behind on average. 35 carriers cover the 328-mile route; over the last 24 months, 180 of 5,365 flights were cancelled (3.4%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 63% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–ICT peaks in February at 82.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~201 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.2%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to ICT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to ICT ranks #736 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 ICT?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Wichita have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 13,520 flights. The average delay is 80.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to ICT?
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (180 of 5,365 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to ICT?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Wichita (ICT) is approximately 328 miles. This route is served by 35 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to ICT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (63% 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 DFW–ICT data

DFW–ICT is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and ICT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.8% on-time) beats June (67.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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