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Route · FAR → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fargo to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FAR to DFW (Fargo to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2613 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
4,642
Flights
#2613 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Sep 2024 96%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 68%

Distance

968 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 9 2 0 MQ
Nov 2025 87 12 2 0 MQ
Oct 2025 92 11 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 90 12 1 2 MQ
Aug 2025 93 21 0 1 MQ
Jul 2025 91 9 0 0 MQ
Jun 2025 90 15 0 0 MQ
May 2025 93 16 2 2 MQ
Apr 2025 90 24 1 1 MQ
Mar 2025 93 15 3 0 MQ
Feb 2025 84 16 1 0 MQ
Jan 2025 93 21 3 1 MQ
Dec 2024 92 29 0 1 MQ
Nov 2024 87 16 1 1 MQ
Oct 2024 92 5 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 90 4 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 93 7 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 92 19 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 86 17 1 1 MQ
May 2024 62 12 1 2 MQ
Apr 2024 60 7 0 1 MQ
Mar 2024 62 13 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 58 6 1 0 MQ
Jan 2024 62 14 2 0 MQ

FAR–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.1%) · weakest: December (76.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.1% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~74 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.3% on-time · ~70 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

21 of 2,023 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

13 of 2,023 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

FAR - Fargo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fargo, ND.

FAR on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See FAR and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare FAR vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FAR departures

From FAR, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2185 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FAR to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Fargo to Dallas/Fort Worth (FAR to DFW) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 4,642 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 88.8 minutes. The 968-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 2,023 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FAR–DFW peaks in September at 91.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~74 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.3%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FAR to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FAR to DFW ranks #2613 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 FAR to DFW? ▼
Flights from Fargo to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 4,642 flights. The average delay is 88.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FAR to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 2,023 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FAR to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Fargo (FAR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 968 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FAR to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FAR Airport

Fargo
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using FAR–DFW data

FAR–DFW runs 3.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare FAR and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FAR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.1% on-time) beats December (76.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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