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Route · DFW → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Minneapolis

The DFW–MSP corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Minneapolis, MN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 852 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.8%
On-time
+0.8 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
18,777
Flights

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 60%

Distance

852 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 276 96 2 1 DL,F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 269 59 6 0 DL,F9,AA
Oct 2025 298 63 2 0 AA,DL,F9
Sep 2025 255 48 3 1 DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 268 86 8 0 AA,F9,DL
Jul 2025 280 86 4 0 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2025 273 92 5 1 AA,DL,F9
May 2025 275 74 8 2 AA,DL,F9
Apr 2025 268 72 6 1 DL,F9,AA
Mar 2025 280 65 4 0 AA,DL,F9
Feb 2025 241 36 2 0 AA,DL,F9
Jan 2025 272 39 11 1 AA,DL,F9
Dec 2024 287 58 6 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ
Nov 2024 282 41 2 0 DL,MQ,F9,AA
Oct 2024 304 27 0 1 MQ,DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 259 41 0 0 AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 275 76 0 0 AA,DL,F9,NK
Jul 2024 284 101 10 1 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2024 281 112 3 1 AA,DL,F9
May 2024 289 101 18 1 AA,DL,F9
Apr 2024 270 65 4 1 AA,DL,F9,OO
Mar 2024 243 70 1 0 AA,DL
Feb 2024 218 25 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 228 58 1 0 AA,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

106 of 6,475 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

12 of 6,475 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to MSP

18,777 tracked flights put the DFW to MSP pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Minneapolis) at a 79.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 79.8 minutes on average. Across the 852-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (6,475 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 60% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to MSP?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Minneapolis have a 79.8% on-time rate based on 18,777 flights. The average delay is 79.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to MSP?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (106 of 6,475 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to MSP?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 852 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to MSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (60% 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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