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Route · MOB → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Mobile to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MOB to DFW (Mobile to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1993 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
6,320
Flights
#1993 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Nov 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 57%

Distance

539 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 105 13 0 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 101 8 6 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 114 14 3 2 OH,MQ
Sep 2025 90 17 2 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 93 22 2 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 92 28 2 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 90 39 4 1 OH,MQ
May 2025 93 28 10 0 OH
Apr 2025 90 20 5 1 OH
Mar 2025 92 21 7 2 OH
Feb 2025 84 18 5 0 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 93 14 13 0 OH,MQ
Dec 2024 92 25 3 0 MQ,OH
Nov 2024 88 17 1 1 MQ
Oct 2024 92 8 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 90 14 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 92 14 0 0 MQ
Jul 2024 92 26 1 0 MQ
Jun 2024 90 27 2 0 MQ
May 2024 92 37 6 0 MQ
Apr 2024 90 16 3 0 MQ
Mar 2024 93 22 4 2 MQ
Feb 2024 79 10 0 0 MQ
Jan 2024 80 17 2 1 MQ

MOB–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.0%) · weakest: June (67.4%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.0% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.4% on-time · ~96 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

81 of 2,207 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,207 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MOB - Mobile

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Mobile, AL.

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

Compare MOB vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MOB departures

From MOB, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 4 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3642 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MOB to DFW

6,320 tracked flights put the MOB to DFW pairing (Mobile to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 87.2 minutes on average. Across the 539-mile route and its 13 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.7% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (2,207 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 57% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MOB–DFW peaks in October at 86.0% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.4%, a 18.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MOB to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MOB to DFW ranks #1993 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 MOB to DFW? ▼
Flights from Mobile to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 6,320 flights. The average delay is 87.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MOB to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (81 of 2,207 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MOB to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Mobile (MOB) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 539 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MOB to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MOB Airport

Mobile
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 MOB–DFW data

MOB–DFW is mid-pack at 78.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MOB and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MOB airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.0% on-time) beats June (67.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.6% 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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