Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Milwaukee (General Mitchell International Airport). 1,084 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2135 at 8:50 AM.

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DFW → MKE

Dallas-Fort Worth to Milwaukee: 1,084 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

3.5%

avg delay 27 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 39% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

64% 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 · American 2135
8:50 AM → 11:16 AM2h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
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).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 39%).
- 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 · American 2361
8:36 AM → 10:59 AM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2581; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (317 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 39%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 317 flights
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#3 · American 2363
2:41 PM → 5:01 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1733; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
4.5%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (189 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (9 of 199).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 189 flights
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#4 · American 3053
8:04 PM → 10:27 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
59%
chance on time
On time (history)
65%
Cancelled
4.2%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.2% of the time (3 of 72).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 68 flights
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#5 · American 1563
8:55 PM → 11:18 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
56%
chance on time
On time (history)
58%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 58% of the time (141 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).
Moderate track record · 141 flights
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#6 · American 2136
3:12 PM → 5:35 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
50%
chance on time
On time (history)
45%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
83 min
- Arrived on time 45% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 39% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · American 1234
9:10 PM → 11:34 PM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
45%
chance on time
On time (history)
37%
Cancelled
7.0%
Avg arrival delay
59 min
- Arrived on time 37% of the time (131 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 7.0% of the time (10 of 142).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 131 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines64%
1,075 flights · 66% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM83%
317 flights · avg delay 10 min
9 AM to noon68%
42 flights · avg delay 17 min
Noon to 3 PM74%
286 flights · avg delay 26 min
3 to 6 PM39%
76 flights · avg delay 67 min
6 to 9 PM51%
339 flights · avg delay 37 min

Best day: Wednesday (70%). Worst: Monday (60%).

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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 aircraft57%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
Air traffic control and airport volume11%
Severe weather5%

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 MKE questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to MKE?: Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 39% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to MKE?: American, with a season-adjusted 64% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,075 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 MKE?: July (53% on time); the best was October (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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