Route · DFW → MSO · 2020–2025 BTS data
Dallas/Fort Worth to Missoula
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to MSO (Dallas/Fort Worth to Missoula) ranks #3515 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 78.2%
- On-time
- -0.8 pts
- vs US avg
- 64 min
- Delay when late
- 2,528
- Flights
- #3515 of 4927
- Corpus placement
Cancelled
1.0%
Best Month
Jul 2025 71%
Worst Month
May 2024 46%
Distance
1,320 mi
Carriers
5
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 31 | 15 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Nov 2025 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Oct 2025 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | AA,MQ |
| Aug 2025 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 0 | AA |
| Jul 2025 | 62 | 18 | 2 | 0 | AA |
| Jun 2025 | 56 | 30 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| May 2025 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 0 | AA,MQ |
| Apr 2025 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Mar 2025 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Jan 2025 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 0 | AA,MQ |
| Dec 2024 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | AA,MQ |
| Oct 2024 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Sep 2024 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Aug 2024 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jul 2024 | 61 | 24 | 0 | 2 | AA |
| Jun 2024 | 60 | 25 | 0 | 0 | AA,MQ |
| May 2024 | 57 | 31 | 1 | 0 | MQ |
| Apr 2024 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | MQ |
| Mar 2024 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | MQ |
| Jan 2024 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 1 | AA,DL,MQ |
| Dec 2023 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | MQ,AA |
| Oct 2023 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Sep 2023 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Aug 2023 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 0 | AA |
DFW–MSO seasonal on-time pattern
Best: November (87.3%) · weakest: June (68.0%)
Strongest calendar month
November
87.3% on-time · ~39 flights/mo
Busiest calendar month
July
~54 flights/mo avg
Weakest calendar month
June
68.0% on-time · ~44 flights/mo
Cancellation Rate
1.0%
9 of 908 flights
Diversion Rate
0.6%
5 of 908 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 profileMSO - Missoula
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Missoula, MT.
MSO on-time profileCompare the two airports
See DFW and MSO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Compare DFW vs MSOOrigin-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: Missoula · fleet on-time rank #3775 of 4927.
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What the Data Says About DFW to MSO
The Dallas/Fort Worth to Missoula corridor (DFW to MSO) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,528 tracked flights. Late flights run 63.7 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 1,320-mile route; over the last 24 months, 9 of 908 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.6% diverted.
The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2025 posted the strongest performance at 71% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 46% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
On the multi-year calendar, DFW–MSO peaks in November at 87.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.0%, a 19.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.
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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.
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Using DFW–MSO data
DFW–MSO is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.
- Compare DFW and MSO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
- If your dates flex, November (87.3% on-time) beats June (68.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
- 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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.
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