Route on-time record

DFW to DSM: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport). 1,431 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3495 at 7:11 AM.

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DFW → DSM

Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines: 1,431 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

3.6%

avg delay 29 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

90% on time vs 52% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

80% chance on time

Check DFW to DSM fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $154 (American 1664 on 2026-10-21). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Envoy 3495 · sold as American Eagle
7:11 AM → 9:11 AM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#2 · Envoy 3501 · sold as American Eagle
12:46 PM → 2:47 PM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
7.1%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#3 · Envoy 4119 · sold as American Eagle
3:38 PM → 5:38 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#4 · PSA 5128 · sold as American Eagle
4:53 PM → 6:57 PM2h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
9.1%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
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#5 · PSA 5583 · sold as American Eagle
12:46 PM → 2:47 PM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#6 · American 2030
9:30 AM → 11:26 AM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 90% on time; After 9 PM: 52%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#7 · Envoy 4116 · sold as American Eagle
4:34 PM → 6:35 PM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#8 · PSA 5528 · sold as American Eagle
12:52 PM → 2:56 PM2h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#9 · American 3191
8:35 AM → 10:34 AM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
59%
chance on time
On time (history)
60%
Cancelled
4.2%
Avg arrival delay
35 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (138 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.2% of the time (6 of 144).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 138 flights
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#10 · American 1762
4:26 PM → 6:21 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
55%
chance on time
On time (history)
60%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
48 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)80%
354 flights · 84% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)74%
145 flights · 82% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel
American Airlines56%
922 flights · 58% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM82%
312 flights · avg delay 15 min
9 AM to noon90%
51 flights · avg delay 6 min
Noon to 3 PM64%
377 flights · avg delay 34 min
3 to 6 PM69%
332 flights · avg delay 25 min
After 9 PM52%
327 flights · avg delay 45 min

Best day: Tuesday (73%). Worst: Thursday (65%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft54%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
Air traffic control and airport volume10%
Severe weather6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DFW to DSM questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to DSM?: 9 AM to noon: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 52% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to DSM?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 354 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DFW to DSM?: July (56% on time); the best was October (75%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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