Minot (MOT) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MOT–MSP. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 449 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MOT to MSP
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 16 min |
| Sundaybest | 86% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather28%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MOT to MSP delayed?
- 19% of MOT–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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MOT to MSP?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MOT to MSP?
- The scheduled MOT–MSP flight time averages 1h 41m over 449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MOT to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 MOT to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,784 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.