Minneapolis (MSP) to Kalispell (FCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Kalispell (FCA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 50% — a 50-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,025 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to FCA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to FCA delayed?
- 20% of MSP–FCA 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to FCA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to FCA?
- The scheduled MSP–FCA flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,025 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSP to FCA flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MSP to FCA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 970 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.