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Route · FCA → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kalispell to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FCA to DFW (Kalispell to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #4459 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.5%
On-time
-2.5 pts
vs US avg
117 min
Delay when late
1,057
Flights
#4459 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Sep 2020 93%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 63%

Distance

1,390 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 60 12 0 1 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 67 25 2 0 AA
Jul 2025 65 17 0 1 AA
Jun 2025 60 14 1 0 AA,MQ
Oct 2024 32 3 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 37 10 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 66 22 0 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 65 21 2 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 59 17 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2023 30 7 0 0 AA
Aug 2023 35 9 0 1 AA
Jul 2023 35 10 1 0 AA
Jun 2023 30 11 0 0 AA
Sep 2022 33 4 0 0 AA
Aug 2022 33 4 0 1 AA
Jul 2022 36 9 0 1 AA
Jun 2022 34 17 0 1 AA
Aug 2021 34 7 1 1 AA
Jul 2021 37 3 0 3 MQ,AA
Jun 2021 34 6 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2020 55 4 0 0 AA
Aug 2020 39 1 0 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2020 38 8 0 1 MQ,AA
Jun 2020 43 7 0 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

7 of 1,057 flights

Diversion Rate

1.1%

12 of 1,057 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FCA departures

From FCA, this corridor sits with 4 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4204 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FCA to DFW

The Kalispell to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (FCA to DFW) posts a 76.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,057 tracked flights. Late flights run 117.2 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,390-mile route; over the last 24 months, 7 of 1,057 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 1.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2020 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 63% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FCA–DFW peaks in October at 90.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~46 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.3%, a 18.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FCA to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FCA to DFW ranks #4459 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 FCA to DFW?
Flights from Kalispell to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.5% on-time rate based on 1,057 flights. The average delay is 117.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2020 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FCA to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,057 flights) and 1.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FCA to DFW?
The flight distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,390 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FCA to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2020 (93% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (63% 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 FCA–DFW data

FCA–DFW is mid-pack at 76.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FCA and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FCA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.6% on-time) beats June (72.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.5% 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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