Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for transferring data on a data network using multiple paths. In one embodiment, data is transferred across a default path of a network. Next, a data loss rate is determined on the default path. When the data loss rate on the default path exceeds a first threshold value, a data loss rate is determined on a first alternate path. Provided the data loss rate on the first alternate path is less than a second threshold value, a first portion of the data is transferred to the first alternate path. Moreover, additional portions of data are transferred to the first alternate path until the data loss rate on the first alternate path meets or exceeds the second threshold value.