Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to DFW (Dallas)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to DFW route is null, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to DFW?

About 22% of flights from MSP to DFW experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MSP to DFW flights?

When flights from MSP to DFW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 83 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MSP to DFW flight?

With 78% of MSP to DFW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 83 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DFW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → DFW

MSP (Minneapolis) to DFW (Dallas)

MSP (Minneapolis) to DFW (Dallas) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 92%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

null is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 66%.

Airline Comparison

leads at 92% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DFW

76% on time

When flights into DFW are late, the average delay is 82 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DFW: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

DFW has a 2.5% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.