Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 49% — a 46-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 196 mi
Best airline from MSP to FSD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 1.0% | 201 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.8% | 1,619 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 20 min | 1.2% | 734 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to FSD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to FSD delayed?
- 23% of MSP–FSD 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to FSD?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 201 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–FSD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to FSD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to FSD?
- The scheduled MSP–FSD flight time averages 1h 9m over 196 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MSP to FSD flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP to FSD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,554 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.