Falls International Airport (INL): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 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
- 1.5%
- 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 11 a.m.
- 87% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.5%
- close to 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% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 17 min |
| Friday | 87% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 25 min |
Busiest routes from INL
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| INL → MSP (Minneapolis) | 657 | 85% | 20 min |
Where flights into INL come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → INL | 657 | 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 operations75%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather19%
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% | 18 min |
| BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport | 102 mi | 86% | 18 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?
- 15% of departures from Falls International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 11 a.m. depart on time 87% 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?
- 1.5% of scheduled departures from INL were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,311 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.