Grand Forks (GFK) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Grand Forks (GFK) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 63% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 82%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 284 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GFK to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 86% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 15 min |
| Sundaybest | 87% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GFK to MSP delayed?
- 15% of GFK–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GFK to MSP?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GFK to MSP?
- The scheduled GFK–MSP flight time averages 1h 23m over 284 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are GFK to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 GFK to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,862 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.