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Route · MSN → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Madison to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSN to DFW (Madison to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2037 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.2%
On-time
-1.8 pts
vs US avg
110 min
Delay when late
6,145
Flights
#2037 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 54%

Distance

821 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 93 17 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 88 21 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 92 28 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 90 39 3 0 AA
Aug 2025 96 35 2 3 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 92 31 2 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 90 35 3 1 AA
May 2025 93 26 3 1 AA
Apr 2025 90 23 1 0 AA
Mar 2025 93 16 3 1 AA
Feb 2025 84 16 1 1 AA
Jan 2025 93 11 5 2 AA
Dec 2024 91 18 2 2 AA
Nov 2024 86 23 1 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 89 8 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 90 20 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 93 32 0 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 92 42 5 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 90 30 2 1 AA,MQ
May 2024 94 42 6 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 89 23 1 2 AA
Mar 2024 93 24 1 1 AA
Feb 2024 79 17 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 82 28 2 0 AA,MQ

MSN–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (81.9%) · weakest: June (70.7%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

April

81.9% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~94 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.7% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

45 of 2,162 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

15 of 2,162 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSN - Madison

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

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

Compare MSN vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSN departures

From MSN, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4050 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSN to DFW

The Madison to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (MSN to DFW) posts a 77.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,145 tracked flights. Late flights run 110.4 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 821-mile route; over the last 24 months, 45 of 2,162 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 54% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSN–DFW peaks in April at 81.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~94 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.7%, a 11.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSN to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSN to DFW ranks #2037 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 MSN to DFW? ▼
Flights from Madison to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 77.2% on-time rate based on 6,145 flights. The average delay is 110.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSN to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (45 of 2,162 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSN to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Madison (MSN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 821 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSN to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSN Airport

Madison
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 MSN–DFW data

MSN–DFW is mid-pack at 77.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MSN and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSN airport
  • If your dates flex, April (81.9% on-time) beats June (70.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.2% 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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