Des Moines to Dallas — airline reliability comparison
is the most reliable airline on the DSM to DFW route with a 85% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 72%. Based on 680 flights tracked.
This route involves high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 85% | 1.1% | 57m | 680 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 80% | 0.0% | 78m | 10 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 72% | 4.7% | 88m | 169 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 72% | 3.0% | 117m | 3,649 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.