Grand Forks (GFK) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Forks (GFK) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 62% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- 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 3 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 83% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 17 min |
| Sundaybest | 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 operations59%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GFK to MSP delayed?
- 17% of GFK–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 GFK to MSP?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (76%). 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 17% of the time.
- How often are GFK to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 GFK to MSP?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,726 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.