Best Time to Fly DFW to MFE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → McAllen International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,418 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Mission/McAllen/Edinburg (MFE) in the last 12 months, and 70.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 88.9% on time and American Airlines was last with 64.3%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (75% on time) and May the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to MFE on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 88.9% | 62 min | 2.0% | 101 |
| Envoy Air | 81.5% | 52 min | 1.6% | 667 |
| American Airlines | 64.3% | 87 min | 3.5% | 1,650 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to MFE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,218 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.4% | 1.5% | 533 |
| 8am–9am | 83.6% | 1.5% | 588 |
| 9am–10am | 83.0% | 2.5% | 163 |
| 10am–11am | 85.7% | 1.2% | 248 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 99 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 5.1% | 315 |
| 1pm–2pm | 65.0% | 2.2% | 270 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.0% | 1.0% | 195 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.6% | 2.4% | 533 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.0% | 3.0% | 230 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.6% | 3.9% | 569 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.3% | 2.9% | 104 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.4% | 2.4% | 293 |
| 8pm–9pm | 52.9% | 2.8% | 177 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.1% | 4.4% | 459 |
| 10pm–11pm | 53.5% | 2.5% | 442 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to MFE
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 78.0% | +6.3 pts | 0.0% | 100 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.1% | -2.5 pts | 1.8% | 221 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.0% | +0.3 pts | 1.7% | 868 |
| All other days | 71.7% | — | 2.9% | 4,029 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).