Best Time to Fly MSP to FAR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Hector International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,276 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fargo (FAR) in the last 12 months, and 82.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 85.0% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 80.7%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to FAR 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 | 85.0% | 59 min | 0.7% | 577 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80.7% | 79 min | 0.6% | 699 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to FAR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,825 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.1% | 0.6% | 328 |
| 9am–10am | 91.5% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.5% | 0.2% | 498 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.3% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.9% | 0.0% | 226 |
| 4pm–5pm | 90.6% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 5pm–6pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.2% | 0.3% | 597 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.0% | 1.6% | 64 |
| 8pm–9pm | 87.1% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.8% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 10pm–11pm | 81.1% | 0.3% | 612 |
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 FAR
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) | 83.7% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | -5.0 pts | 1.1% | 93 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -12.2 pts | 0.2% | 468 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 0.4% | 2,221 |
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).