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Route · MIA → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to DFW (Miami to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #224 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.3%
On-time
-4.7 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
24,449
Flights
#224 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 87%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 59%

Distance

1,121 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 401 76 3 1 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 420 115 6 2 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 414 104 3 3 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 404 94 13 2 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 418 150 13 2 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 412 151 12 7 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 394 121 9 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 394 140 5 3 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 374 123 5 4 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 428 129 7 3 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 371 58 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 390 81 16 2 AA,NK,F9
Dec 2024 399 103 8 3 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 399 54 2 1 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 396 53 2 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 393 91 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 436 172 6 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 446 140 3 2 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 436 136 18 3 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 445 165 20 8 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 371 106 11 3 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 419 171 12 2 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 413 123 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 445 172 5 1 AA,F9,NK

MIA–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (79.3%) · weakest: August (69.4%)

65%70%75%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

79.3% on-time · ~340 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~382 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

69.4% on-time · ~355 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

182 of 9,818 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

53 of 9,818 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MIA

Among 63 routes leaving MIA, only 25 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 37 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MIA options should weigh this 74.3% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4570 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to DFW

On-time performance on the MIA to DFW pairing (Miami to Dallas/Fort Worth) trails a chunk of the network: 74.3% of 24,449 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 79.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,121 miles across 10 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.9% (182 of 9,818 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 59% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–DFW peaks in October at 79.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~382 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 69.4%, a 9.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to DFW ranks #224 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 MIA to DFW?
Flights from Miami to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 74.3% on-time rate based on 24,449 flights. The average delay is 79.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (182 of 9,818 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to DFW?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,121 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (59% 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 MIA–DFW data

MIA–DFW sits 4.7 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MIA and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (79.3% on-time) beats August (69.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.3% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.