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Route · SGF → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Springfield to Dallas/Fort Worth

The SGF–DFW corridor (Springfield, MO → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 364 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
15,412
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Apr 2025 63%

Distance

364 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 258 45 1 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 266 50 12 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 287 65 1 2 MQ
Sep 2025 277 64 1 2 MQ
Aug 2025 282 70 3 0 MQ
Jul 2025 267 66 6 1 MQ
Jun 2025 258 74 6 0 MQ
May 2025 247 76 5 2 MQ
Apr 2025 235 87 6 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 233 57 5 0 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 226 65 9 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 240 53 11 1 MQ
Dec 2024 262 66 3 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 262 45 4 1 OO,MQ,OH
Oct 2024 271 32 0 0 MQ,OO,OH
Sep 2024 274 54 0 0 OH,OO,MQ
Aug 2024 269 46 0 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 273 86 1 0 MQ
Jun 2024 266 66 5 0 MQ,OH
May 2024 246 85 14 0 MQ,OH
Apr 2024 236 51 7 1 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 244 48 6 0 MQ,OH
Feb 2024 208 32 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 234 81 14 0 MQ,OH

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

120 of 6,121 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 6,121 flights

What the Data Says About SGF to DFW

15,412 tracked flights put the SGF to DFW pairing (Springfield to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 76.5 minutes on average. Across the 364-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.0% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (6,121 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Apr 2025 came in at just 63% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SGF to DFW?
Flights from Springfield to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 15,412 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SGF to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (120 of 6,121 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SGF to DFW?
The flight distance from Springfield (SGF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 364 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SGF to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Apr 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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