Best Time to Fly DFW to MSO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Missoula Montana
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
435 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula (MSO) in the last 12 months, and 72.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 75.5%, while American Airlines trailed at 66.4%.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to MSO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 75.5% | 44 min | 0.7% | 295 |
| American Airlines | 66.4% | 81 min | 2.1% | 140 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to MSO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 859 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 78.5% | 1.2% | 499 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.7% | 3.2% | 62 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.8% | 0.5% | 187 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.4% | 2.6% | 39 |
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 MSO
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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.4% | -11.3 pts | 1.3% | 225 |
| All other days | 77.7% | — | 1.2% | 592 |
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).