Best Time to Fly MFE to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
McAllen International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,417 flights were scheduled from Mission/McAllen/Edinburg (MFE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 87.9% on time and American Airlines was last with 77.3%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and April the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 3.0% (US average 1.8%).
MFE to DFW 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 | 87.9% | 50 min | 2.0% | 101 |
| Envoy Air | 82.3% | 101 min | 1.8% | 668 |
| American Airlines | 77.3% | 125 min | 3.6% | 1,648 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MFE to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,219 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.4% | 2.9% | 653 |
| 6am–7am | 86.5% | 2.9% | 443 |
| 7am–8am | 85.4% | 2.7% | 486 |
| 8am–9am | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 9am–10am | 82.4% | 2.6% | 620 |
| 10am–11am | 79.9% | 2.1% | 378 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.4% | 1.0% | 305 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.4% | 1.8% | 226 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.4% | 1.6% | 187 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.1% | 4.6% | 260 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.9% | 3.4% | 296 |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.3% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.4% | 2.9% | 411 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.5% | 3.0% | 333 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.7% | 3.0% | 237 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.7% | 4.5% | 243 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MFE to DFW
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) | 87.0% | +7.6 pts | 0.0% | 100 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.3% | -2.1 pts | 2.3% | 221 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.9% | -2.5 pts | 2.0% | 867 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 3.0% | 4,031 |
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).