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Route · DFW → SBN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to South Bend

The DFW–SBN corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → South Bend, IN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 846 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
5,031
Flights

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Aug 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 67%

Distance

846 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 76 14 0 0 OH,OO
Nov 2025 88 18 3 0 OO,OH
Oct 2025 93 27 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 90 19 1 0 OO
Aug 2025 93 22 1 0 OO,OH
Jul 2025 92 20 3 0 OH,OO
Jun 2025 90 30 0 0 OH,OO
May 2025 93 12 2 3 OO
Apr 2025 90 27 2 0 OO
Mar 2025 93 21 5 0 OO
Feb 2025 84 21 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 93 17 3 0 OO
Dec 2024 90 22 3 1 OO
Nov 2024 87 28 0 2 OO
Oct 2024 87 19 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 63 12 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 92 10 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 88 11 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 10 0 0 OO
May 2024 62 14 4 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 9 1 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 10 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 62 13 4 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

32 of 1,946 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,946 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to SBN

5,031 tracked flights put the DFW to SBN pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to South Bend) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.7 minutes on average. Across the 846-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (1,946 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 67% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to SBN?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to South Bend have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 5,031 flights. The average delay is 78.7 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to SBN?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 1,946 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to SBN?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend (SBN) is approximately 846 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to SBN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (67% 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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