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Route · JLN → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Joplin to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JLN to DFW (Joplin to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #4539 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
107 min
Delay when late
962
Flights
#4539 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

6.0%

Best Month

Dec 2020 93%

Worst Month

Jan 2020 71%

Distance

327 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2021 31 6 3 0 MQ
Apr 2021 59 8 0 0 MQ
Mar 2021 58 7 0 0 OO,MQ
Feb 2021 56 9 19 0 OO
Jan 2021 62 12 5 0 OO
Dec 2020 61 4 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2020 72 5 0 0 MQ,OO
Oct 2020 82 14 2 1 YV,MQ,OO
Sep 2020 60 10 1 0 YV
Aug 2020 79 10 0 1 MQ,YV
Jul 2020 81 12 0 0 MQ
Jun 2020 30 4 0 0 MQ
Apr 2020 54 4 15 0 MQ
Mar 2020 62 13 8 0 MQ
Feb 2020 56 13 1 0 MQ
Jan 2020 59 17 4 1 MQ

JLN–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: December (93.4%) · weakest: January (76.0%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 93.4%

Strongest calendar month

December

93.4% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~82 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

76.0% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

6.0%

58 of 962 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 962 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JLN - Joplin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Joplin, MO.

JLN 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 JLN and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JLN vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JLN departures

From JLN, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #1368 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JLN to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Joplin to Dallas/Fort Worth (JLN to DFW) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 962 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 107.0 minutes. The 327-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 6.0% of 962 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2020 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jan 2020 came in at just 71% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JLN–DFW peaks in December at 93.4% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~82 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 76.0%, a 17.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JLN to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JLN to DFW ranks #4539 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 JLN to DFW? ▼
Flights from Joplin to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 962 flights. The average delay is 107.0 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2020 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JLN to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 6.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (58 of 962 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JLN to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Joplin (JLN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 327 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JLN to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2020 (93% on-time). The worst was Jan 2020 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JLN Airport

Joplin
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 JLN–DFW data

JLN–DFW runs 5.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare JLN and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JLN airport
  • If your dates flex, December (93.4% on-time) beats January (76.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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