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Route · MRY → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Monterey to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MRY to DFW (Monterey to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3404 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
104 min
Delay when late
2,766
Flights
#3404 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Oct 2023 84%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 65%

Distance

1,430 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 31 8 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 6 1 1 AA
Aug 2025 31 12 1 1 AA
Jul 2025 31 8 0 0 AA
Jun 2025 30 14 0 1 AA
May 2025 31 18 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 11 1 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 11 1 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 8 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 33 6 0 1 AA
Aug 2024 54 13 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 61 19 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 21 0 1 AA
May 2024 57 18 4 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 3 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 10 1 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 8 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 31 5 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 34 6 0 0 AA
Oct 2023 61 10 2 0 AA
Sep 2023 59 11 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2023 62 12 2 1 AA,MQ
Jul 2023 62 16 0 0 AA
Jun 2023 60 15 0 0 AA

MRY–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.7%) · weakest: May (73.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.7% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

73.1% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

15 of 1,002 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

6 of 1,002 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MRY departures

From MRY, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3900 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MRY to DFW

The Monterey to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (MRY to DFW) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,766 tracked flights. Late flights run 104.4 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 1,430-mile route; over the last 24 months, 15 of 1,002 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 65% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MRY–DFW peaks in February at 85.7% on-time ; the softest month is May at 73.1%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MRY to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MRY to DFW ranks #3404 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 MRY to DFW?
Flights from Monterey to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 2,766 flights. The average delay is 104.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MRY to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,002 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MRY to DFW?
The flight distance from Monterey (MRY) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,430 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MRY to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (84% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (65% 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 MRY–DFW data

MRY–DFW is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MRY and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MRY airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.7% on-time) beats May (73.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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