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Route · ICT → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Wichita to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ICT to DFW (Wichita to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #737 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.8%
On-time
-0.2 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
13,519
Flights
#737 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.5%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

328 mi

Carriers

34

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 212 50 2 0 OH,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 215 47 15 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 227 32 3 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 209 34 4 2 MQ,OH,OO
Aug 2025 228 56 9 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 245 61 7 1 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 234 80 21 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 219 67 14 0 OH,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 231 73 14 1 MQ,OH,OO
Mar 2025 237 41 13 2 OH,OO,MQ
Feb 2025 199 44 13 2 OH,OO,MQ
Jan 2025 231 58 19 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 225 54 4 1 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Nov 2024 234 68 4 1 OO,MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 231 43 0 0 MQ,OO,AA
Sep 2024 196 31 0 0 OH,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 254 59 5 0 AA,MQ,OH,OO
Jul 2024 258 64 2 1 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 248 59 4 0 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 216 76 18 1 AA,MQ,OO
Apr 2024 206 51 7 1 AA,MQ,OO
Mar 2024 217 56 5 0 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 196 20 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 197 59 5 0 AA,MQ,OO

ICT–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (83.5%) · weakest: June (72.7%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

February

83.5% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~201 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.7% on-time · ~187 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.5%

188 of 5,365 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

16 of 5,365 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ICT departures

From ICT, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 9 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3582 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ICT to DFW

13,519 tracked flights put the ICT to DFW pairing (Wichita to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 78.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.0 minutes on average. Across the 328-mile route and its 34 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.5% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (5,365 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ICT–DFW peaks in February at 83.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~201 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.7%, a 10.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ICT to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ICT to DFW ranks #737 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 ICT to DFW?
Flights from Wichita to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.8% on-time rate based on 13,519 flights. The average delay is 91.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ICT to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (188 of 5,365 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ICT to DFW?
The flight distance from Wichita (ICT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 328 miles. This route is served by 34 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ICT to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% 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 ICT–DFW data

ICT–DFW is mid-pack at 78.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ICT and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ICT airport
  • If your dates flex, February (83.5% on-time) beats June (72.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.8% 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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