Best Time to Fly MSP to FSD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Joe Foss Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,347 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) in the last 12 months, and 77.8% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.2%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 77.6%.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (76%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to FSD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 78.2% | 61 min | 0.8% | 365 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.6% | 75 min | 1.2% | 982 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to FSD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,587 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 74.3% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 9am–10am | 91.8% | 1.2% | 423 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 0.5% | 397 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.8% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 0.7% | 457 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 5pm–6pm | 86.2% | 2.4% | 83 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.7% | 0.6% | 312 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.8% | 0.4% | 471 |
| 10pm–11pm | 75.0% | 1.2% | 251 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to FSD
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) | 60.0% | -21.3 pts | 1.8% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.3% | -6.0 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.3% | -6.0 pts | 0.7% | 445 |
| All other days | 81.3% | — | 0.8% | 2,008 |
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).