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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport). 1,086 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 6223 at 2:41 PM.

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DFW → FSD

Dallas-Fort Worth to Sioux Falls: 1,086 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

2.6%

avg delay 30 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

78% on time vs 49% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

72% chance on time

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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. #1 · SkyWest 6223 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    2:41 PM → 4:58 PM2h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    49 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 78% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 49%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 6194 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:55 AM → 12:12 PM2h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    56%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    46 min
    • Arrived on time 56% of the time (9 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).

    Limited track record · 9 flights

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  3. #3 · American 633

    10:50 AM → 12:56 PM2h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (73 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).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 73 flights

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  4. #4 · American 1878

    2:47 PM → 4:55 PM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    47 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 78% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 49%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  5. #5 · American 3306

    7:47 PM → 9:54 PM2h 07m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    4.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 49% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 78%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 42 flights

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  6. #6 · American 2937

    8:10 PM → 10:17 PM2h 07m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    46%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    45%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    53 min
    • Arrived on time 45% of the time (160 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 49% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 78%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 160 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)72%

    107 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

  • American Airlines56%

    661 flights · 57% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    366 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    357 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • 6 to 9 PM49%

    357 flights · avg delay 45 min

Best day: Tuesday (73%). Worst: Sunday (64%).

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.

J
75
F
78
M
73
A
73
M
62
J
60
J
61
A
64
S
69
O
77
N
70
D
68

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft51%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume13%
  • 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

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DFW to FSD questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to FSD?
Noon to 3 PM: 78% of flights arrived on time, against 49% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to FSD?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 107 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 FSD?
June (60% on time); the best was February (78%), 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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