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Route · SPI → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Springfield to Dallas/Fort Worth

The SPI–DFW corridor (Springfield, IL → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 630 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.8%
On-time
+1.8 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
2,078
Flights

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Feb 2022 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2022 65%

Distance

630 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2023 31 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2023 30 3 2 1 OO
Mar 2023 31 7 0 0 OO
Jan 2023 40 7 2 0 OO
Dec 2022 62 15 3 0 OO
Nov 2022 59 15 1 0 OO
Oct 2022 62 14 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2022 60 8 0 1 OO,MQ
Aug 2022 62 22 1 2 MQ,OO
Jul 2022 62 14 0 1 MQ
Jun 2022 60 14 0 0 MQ
May 2022 62 14 0 0 MQ
Apr 2022 59 13 2 0 MQ
Mar 2022 60 9 2 1 MQ
Feb 2022 54 6 8 0 MQ
Jan 2022 62 8 0 0 MQ
Dec 2021 62 9 0 0 MQ
Nov 2021 58 8 0 0 MQ
Oct 2021 62 12 2 0 MQ
Sep 2021 60 17 1 1 MQ
Aug 2021 62 14 4 0 MQ
Jul 2021 62 7 2 1 MQ
Jun 2021 60 15 0 0 MQ
May 2021 62 11 3 0 MQ

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

33 of 1,344 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,344 flights

What the Data Says About SPI to DFW

2,078 tracked flights put the SPI to DFW pairing (Springfield to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 89.3 minutes on average. Across the 630-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.5% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (1,344 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2022 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2022 came in at just 65% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SPI to DFW?
Flights from Springfield to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.8% on-time rate based on 2,078 flights. The average delay is 89.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2022 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SPI to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (33 of 1,344 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SPI to DFW?
The flight distance from Springfield (SPI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 630 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SPI to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2022 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2022 (65% 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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