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Route · MAF → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Midland/Odessa to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MAF to DFW (Midland/Odessa to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #641 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.9%
On-time
+1.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
14,644
Flights
#641 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

309 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 242 34 3 0 OH,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 244 37 13 0 OO,MQ,OH
Oct 2025 277 45 2 0 OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 269 43 2 1 MQ,OH,OO
Aug 2025 282 68 5 2 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 264 60 7 1 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 258 71 4 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 248 53 11 0 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 234 54 9 1 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 228 38 8 0 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 194 34 2 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 233 34 10 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 263 53 0 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 261 32 8 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 286 27 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 242 44 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 292 46 0 1 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 277 96 0 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 280 89 3 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 293 97 29 2 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 250 58 6 1 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 235 31 6 0 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 206 22 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 217 54 8 0 MQ,OO

MAF–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.9%) · weakest: June (73.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.9% on-time · ~210 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~221 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.9% on-time · ~206 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

136 of 6,075 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 6,075 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

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

Compare MAF vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MAF departures

From MAF, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 8 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2786 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MAF to DFW

14,644 tracked flights put the MAF to DFW pairing (Midland/Odessa to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 84.0 minutes on average. Across the 309-mile route and its 19 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (6,075 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MAF–DFW peaks in September at 84.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~221 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.9%, a 11.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MAF to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MAF to DFW ranks #641 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 DFW? ▼
Flights from Midland/Odessa to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.9% on-time rate based on 14,644 flights. The average delay is 84.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MAF to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (136 of 6,075 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MAF to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Midland/Odessa (MAF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 309 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MAF to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MAF Airport

Midland/Odessa
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 MAF–DFW data

MAF–DFW is mid-pack at 80.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MAF and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MAF airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.9% on-time) beats June (73.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.9% 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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