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Route · MAF → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Midland/Odessa to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MAF to DAL (Midland/Odessa to Dallas) ranks #1479 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.4%
On-time
+8.4 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
8,279
Flights
#1479 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Jan 2025 96%

Worst Month

May 2024 76%

Distance

319 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 134 8 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 127 17 6 0 WN
Oct 2025 112 13 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 108 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 108 17 1 1 WN
Jul 2025 110 17 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 108 17 1 0 WN
May 2025 124 24 2 0 WN
Apr 2025 116 20 3 0 WN
Mar 2025 106 11 1 1 WN
Feb 2025 104 10 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 119 5 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 131 18 2 3 WN
Nov 2024 127 10 3 1 WN
Oct 2024 124 9 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 106 12 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 112 11 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 130 20 2 0 WN
Jun 2024 125 17 1 0 WN
May 2024 126 30 6 2 WN
Apr 2024 122 11 2 0 WN
Mar 2024 124 13 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 112 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 126 14 3 1 WN

MAF–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (92.0%) · weakest: June (80.8%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

92.0% on-time · ~120 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.8% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

39 of 2,841 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 2,841 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MAF - Midland/Odessa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Midland/Odessa, TX.

MAF on-time profile

DAL - Dallas

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

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MAF and DAL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MAF vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MAF's stronger departures

MAF → DAL posts a 87.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 8 BTS-tracked routes leaving Midland/Odessa. The same hub also shows 3 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #541 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MAF to DAL

Midland/Odessa to Dallas (MAF to DAL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.4% on-time rate across 8,279 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 319 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 39 of 2,841 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 9 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 76% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MAF–DAL peaks in January at 92.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.8%, a 11.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MAF to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MAF to DAL ranks #1479 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 MAF to DAL? ▼
Flights from Midland/Odessa to Dallas have a 87.4% on-time rate based on 8,279 flights. The average delay is 65.4 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MAF to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (39 of 2,841 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MAF to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Midland/Odessa (MAF) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 319 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MAF to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MAF Airport

Midland/Odessa
DAL Airport

Dallas
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 MAF–DAL data

MAF–DAL runs 8.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MAF and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MAF airport
  • If your dates flex, January (92.0% on-time) beats June (80.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.4% 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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