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Route · DFW → MEM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis

The DFW–MEM corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Memphis, TN) runs behind the national average, served by 29 carriers across roughly 431 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.6%
On-time
-4.4 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
14,025
Flights

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 84%

Worst Month

May 2024 58%

Distance

431 mi

Carriers

29

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 181 72 0 0 OH,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 159 61 4 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 243 60 5 0 AA,OH,MQ
Sep 2025 217 35 3 0 MQ,OH,AA
Aug 2025 213 81 8 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 239 96 6 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 233 88 11 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 216 60 6 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 202 50 9 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 205 54 8 0 AA,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 164 45 4 0 AA,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 184 42 14 0 AA,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 193 57 3 0 AA,MQ,OH
Nov 2024 187 51 2 1 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 258 54 0 0 MQ,NK,AA,OH
Sep 2024 228 47 0 0 OH,AA,MQ,NK
Aug 2024 246 63 1 0 AA,MQ,NK
Jul 2024 252 91 3 0 AA,MQ,NK
Jun 2024 236 87 10 1 AA,MQ,OH
May 2024 221 92 23 0 AA,MQ,OH
Apr 2024 233 59 7 0 AA,MQ,OH
Mar 2024 186 59 4 1 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 168 29 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 176 46 7 0 AA,MQ

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

138 of 5,040 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 5,040 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to MEM

On-time performance on the DFW to MEM pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis) trails a chunk of the network: 74.6% of 14,025 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 74.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 431 miles across 29 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.7% (138 of 5,040 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 58% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to MEM?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis have a 74.6% on-time rate based on 14,025 flights. The average delay is 74.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to MEM?
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (138 of 5,040 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to MEM?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis (MEM) is approximately 431 miles. This route is served by 29 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to MEM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (58% 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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