Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 98% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 61% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,487 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to MSP delayed?
- 19% of FLL–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 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 FLL to MSP?
- The scheduled FLL–MSP flight time averages 3h 56m over 1,487 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are FLL to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLL to MSP?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,425 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.