Best Time to Fly IMT to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ford → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
363 flights were scheduled from Iron Mountain/Kingsfd (IMT) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 73.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
IMT to MSP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 73.5% | 143 min | 3.3% | 363 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IMT to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 726 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 7am–8am | 78.4% | 5.1% | 39 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 24 | |
| 10am–11am | 78.5% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.5% | 3.1% | 513 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IMT to MSP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.0% | +5.3 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 76.7% | — | 2.3% | 562 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).