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Route · DFW → MTJ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose/Delta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to MTJ (Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose/Delta) ranks #3221 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
3,213
Flights
#3221 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Sep 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 68%

Distance

722 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 45 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 30 5 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 37 6 1 1 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 56 10 0 0 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 58 15 1 0 AA
Jul 2025 62 19 2 0 AA
Jun 2025 56 18 0 0 AA,MQ
May 2025 31 6 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 33 7 1 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 67 13 1 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 58 15 0 1 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 62 9 2 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 41 12 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 37 1 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 60 5 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 62 9 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 61 13 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 56 8 0 0 AA,MQ
May 2024 31 9 1 0 MQ
Apr 2024 31 6 1 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 54 8 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 50 10 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 54 17 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 42 3 0 0 AA

DFW–MTJ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.0%) · weakest: June (77.8%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.0% on-time · ~35 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

77.8% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

10 of 1,174 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,174 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: Montrose/Delta · fleet on-time rank #2101 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to MTJ

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose/Delta (DFW to MTJ) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 3,213 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 78.0 minutes. The 722-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,174 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 68% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–MTJ peaks in October at 88.0% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 77.8%, a 10.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to MTJ rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to MTJ ranks #3221 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 MTJ?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose/Delta have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 3,213 flights. The average delay is 78.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to MTJ?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,174 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to MTJ?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose/Delta (MTJ) is approximately 722 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to MTJ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (68% 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–MTJ data

DFW–MTJ runs 3.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DFW and MTJ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.0% on-time) beats June (77.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.6% 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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