Best Time to Fly FSD to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Joe Foss Field → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,346 flights were scheduled from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 84.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 86.7% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 83.3%.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and December the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
FSD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86.7% | 119 min | 0.8% | 365 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.3% | 95 min | 1.3% | 981 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FSD to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,586 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.3% | 0.6% | 634 |
| 6am–7am | 88.4% | 1.0% | 96 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.2% | 164 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 10am–11am | 88.8% | 1.2% | 333 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.9% | 0.7% | 141 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.1% | 0.8% | 390 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.7% | 0.7% | 458 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 86.0% | 1.0% | 101 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.9% | 0.7% | 155 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FSD 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) | 51.8% | -33.3 pts | 1.8% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.5% | -5.6 pts | 0.0% | 78 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.1% | -4.0 pts | 1.1% | 445 |
| All other days | 85.1% | — | 0.7% | 2,006 |
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).