Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport). 2,821 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 68% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2183 at 7:01 AM.

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DFW → MSY

Dallas-Fort Worth to New Orleans: 2,821 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

68%

Cancelled

3.4%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

81% on time vs 51% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

74% chance on time

Check DFW to MSY fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $101 (American 1650 on 2026-10-20). 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 · American 2183
7:01 AM → 8:35 AM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2403; its record covers all of them.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
3.8%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (51 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.8% of the time (2 of 53).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 51%).
- 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 · 51 flights
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#2 · American 2429
8:22 AM → 9:53 AM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2972; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
4.4%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.4% of the time (3 of 68).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 51%).
- 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 · 65 flights
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#3 · American 2157
7:15 AM → 8:45 AM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (251 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 51%).
- 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 · 251 flights
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#4 · Envoy 3721 · sold as American Eagle
12:41 PM → 2:15 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 73% 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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#5 · American 1785
12:41 PM → 2:12 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
2.7%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (177 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).
- 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 177 flights
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#6 · American 2397
9:33 AM → 11:05 AM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- 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 (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#7 · Spirit 1621
9:26 AM → 10:56 AM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 67% 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).
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#8 · American 2166
9:03 AM → 10:35 AM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
87 min
- Arrived on time 78% 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).
- 88% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#9 · Frontier 4994
3:37 PM → 5:12 PM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-17.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (29 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 (29 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 29 flights
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#10 · Spirit 2226
8:59 AM → 10:27 AM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
9.3%
Avg arrival delay
31 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (78 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 9.3% of the time (8 of 86).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 51%).
- 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 · 78 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)74%
232 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
Spirit Airlines67%
202 flights · 72% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel
American Airlines64%
2,328 flights · 66% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)62%
30 flights · 58% on time as flown · 5.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM81%
683 flights · avg delay 15 min
9 AM to noon77%
398 flights · avg delay 15 min
Noon to 3 PM73%
469 flights · avg delay 19 min
3 to 6 PM53%
543 flights · avg delay 36 min
6 to 9 PM51%
363 flights · avg delay 45 min
After 9 PM64%
365 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (71%). Worst: Sunday (63%).

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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 aircraft52%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
Air traffic control and airport volume11%
Severe weather8%

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 MSY questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to MSY?: Before 9 AM: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 51% for departures 6 to 9 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 MSY?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 232 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 MSY?: July (52% 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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