Falls International Airport (INL): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Falls International Airport (INL) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 19 minutes. 1 airlines fly from International Falls, MN to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from INL
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 88% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 89% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.3%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from INL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 15 min |
| Friday | 87% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 26 min |
Busiest routes from INL
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| INL → MSP (Minneapolis) | 663 | 85% | 19 min |
Where flights into INL come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → INL | 663 | 83% | 17 min |
What causes delays at INL
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing INL.
- Airline operations77%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather18%
Alternative airports near International Falls
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIB — Range Regional Airport | 86 mi | 86% | 17 min |
| BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport | 102 mi | 87% | 16 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at INL?
- 14% of departures from Falls International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 19 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from INL?
- Flights scheduled around 10 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at INL, versus 85% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at INL?
- 1.3% of scheduled departures from INL were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,378 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.