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Route · MLU → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Monroe to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MLU to DFW (Monroe to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2003 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.8%
On-time
+4.8 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
6,280
Flights
#2003 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Aug 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 69%

Distance

293 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 18 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 87 21 4 0 MQ
Oct 2025 92 13 3 0 MQ
Sep 2025 90 12 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 93 19 3 0 MQ
Jul 2025 91 28 3 0 MQ
Jun 2025 90 24 1 0 MQ
May 2025 93 16 7 0 MQ
Apr 2025 90 26 4 0 MQ
Mar 2025 93 17 4 0 MQ
Feb 2025 84 16 2 0 MQ
Jan 2025 93 16 5 0 MQ
Dec 2024 91 16 3 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 87 18 2 0 MQ
Oct 2024 98 10 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 117 29 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 97 7 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 119 26 1 0 MQ
Jun 2024 90 17 0 0 MQ
May 2024 93 23 4 0 MQ
Apr 2024 90 22 3 1 MQ
Mar 2024 93 21 1 0 MQ
Feb 2024 87 8 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 93 28 5 0 MQ,OO

MLU–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (86.8%) · weakest: June (79.3%)

78%80%82%84%86%88% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.1%

Strongest calendar month

August

86.8% on-time · ~90 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~93 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

79.3% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

56 of 2,242 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,242 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MLU departures

From MLU, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 2 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #1660 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MLU to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Monroe to Dallas/Fort Worth (MLU to DFW) running a 83.8% on-time rate over 6,280 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 91.2 minutes. The 293-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.5% of 2,242 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 69% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MLU–DFW peaks in August at 86.8% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~93 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 79.3%, a 7.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MLU to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MLU to DFW ranks #2003 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 MLU to DFW?
Flights from Monroe to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 83.8% on-time rate based on 6,280 flights. The average delay is 91.2 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MLU to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (56 of 2,242 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MLU to DFW?
The flight distance from Monroe (MLU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 293 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MLU to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (69% 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 MLU–DFW data

MLU–DFW runs 4.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MLU and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MLU airport
  • If your dates flex, August (86.8% on-time) beats June (79.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.8% 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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