Fargo (FAR) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly FAR to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 97% on-time in July 2026 to just 69% in January 2026. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 223 mi
Best airline from FAR to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 89% | 12 min | 0.4% | 1,478 |
| Endeavor Air | 88% | 5 min | 0.0% | 83 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 15 min | 0.4% | 1,409 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FAR to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 85% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft5%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FAR to MSP delayed?
- 15% of FAR–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FAR to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 1,478 flights. 3 airlines flew FAR–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FAR to MSP?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FAR to MSP?
- The scheduled FAR–MSP flight time averages 1h 13m over 223 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are FAR to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FAR to MSP?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,970 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.