Best Time to Fly MSP to GFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Grand Forks International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,078 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Forks (GFK) in the last 12 months, and 83.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and December the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to GFK 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 | 83.6% | 87 min | 1.5% | 1,078 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to GFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,770 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 93.6% | 0.0% | 110 |
| 10am–11am | 87.6% | 1.3% | 452 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.4% | 0.5% | 186 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.6% | 1.3% | 226 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.6% | 0.5% | 184 |
| 4pm–5pm | 87.3% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.6% | 0.9% | 422 |
| 10pm–11pm | 88.3% | 1.0% | 104 |
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 GFK
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) | 57.9% | -27.7 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.2% | -12.4 pts | 2.3% | 44 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.3% | +0.7 pts | 0.0% | 313 |
| All other days | 85.6% | — | 1.1% | 1,375 |
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).