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Route · SBN → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

South Bend to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SBN to DFW (South Bend to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #2471 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
5,028
Flights
#2471 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 55%

Distance

846 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 76 26 0 0 OH,OO
Nov 2025 88 27 3 0 OO,OH
Oct 2025 93 21 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 90 14 1 2 OO
Aug 2025 93 22 2 1 OO,OH
Jul 2025 92 29 3 0 OH,OO
Jun 2025 90 23 2 0 OH,OO
May 2025 93 27 2 3 OO
Apr 2025 90 31 4 2 OO
Mar 2025 93 21 4 0 OO
Feb 2025 84 26 0 1 OO
Jan 2025 93 26 4 1 OO
Dec 2024 90 20 2 2 OO
Nov 2024 87 26 0 1 OO
Oct 2024 87 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 63 19 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 92 19 0 2 OO
Jul 2024 88 23 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 8 0 1 OO
May 2024 62 20 4 1 OO
Apr 2024 60 11 1 1 OO
Mar 2024 61 8 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 57 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 62 28 4 0 OO

SBN–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.6%) · weakest: January (73.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.6% on-time · ~70 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~77 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

73.9% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

37 of 1,944 flights

Diversion Rate

1.0%

19 of 1,944 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SBN - South Bend

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for South Bend, IN.

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

Compare SBN vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SBN departures

From SBN, this corridor sits with 4 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3795 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SBN to DFW

The South Bend to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (SBN to DFW) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,028 tracked flights. Late flights run 88.0 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 846-mile route; over the last 24 months, 37 of 1,944 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 1.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 55% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SBN–DFW peaks in September at 84.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~77 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 73.9%, a 10.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SBN to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SBN to DFW ranks #2471 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 SBN to DFW? ▼
Flights from South Bend to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 5,028 flights. The average delay is 88.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SBN to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 1,944 flights) and 1.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SBN to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 846 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SBN to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SBN Airport

South Bend
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 SBN–DFW data

SBN–DFW is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SBN and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SBN airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.6% on-time) beats January (73.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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