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Route · MKE → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Milwaukee to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MKE to DFW (Milwaukee to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1919 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
6,585
Flights
#1919 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 59%

Distance

853 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 93 26 1 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 88 26 3 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 92 19 2 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 90 14 2 1 OH,AA
Aug 2025 93 33 4 1 AA
Jul 2025 90 30 4 1 AA
Jun 2025 89 32 2 0 AA
May 2025 93 30 3 1 AA
Apr 2025 91 33 3 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 93 26 1 2 AA
Feb 2025 93 25 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 116 27 7 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 116 25 4 3 AA,MQ,OH
Nov 2024 108 18 2 2 NK,AA
Oct 2024 132 19 0 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 132 26 0 1 AA,NK
Aug 2024 130 23 2 0 AA,NK
Jul 2024 98 40 2 1 AA,NK
Jun 2024 90 28 3 2 AA
May 2024 93 32 7 1 AA
Apr 2024 83 28 2 0 AA
Mar 2024 92 33 2 0 AA
Feb 2024 87 22 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 93 34 6 0 AA

MKE–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.8%) · weakest: June (69.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.8% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~100 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.2% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

62 of 2,375 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

16 of 2,375 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

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

Compare MKE vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MKE departures

From MKE, this corridor sits with 18 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 27 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4145 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MKE to DFW

The Milwaukee to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (MKE to DFW) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,585 tracked flights. Late flights run 91.5 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 853-mile route; over the last 24 months, 62 of 2,375 flights were cancelled (2.6%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 59% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MKE–DFW peaks in September at 82.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~100 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.2%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MKE to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MKE to DFW ranks #1919 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 MKE to DFW? ▼
Flights from Milwaukee to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 6,585 flights. The average delay is 91.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MKE to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (62 of 2,375 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MKE to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 853 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MKE to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MKE Airport

Milwaukee
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 MKE–DFW data

MKE–DFW is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MKE and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MKE airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.8% on-time) beats June (69.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% 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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