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Route · FLL → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to MSP (Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis) ranks #2849 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.9%
On-time
+4.9 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
4,107
Flights
#2849 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 98%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 67%

Distance

1,487 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 69 15 3 0 DL
Nov 2025 51 3 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 53 4 1 0 DL
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 31 6 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 31 11 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 37 8 0 0 DL
May 2025 62 9 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 76 13 0 1 DL,NK
Mar 2025 102 26 2 1 DL,NK
Feb 2025 76 13 1 0 DL
Jan 2025 85 13 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 70 23 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 56 1 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 54 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 31 12 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 31 6 2 0 DL
Jun 2024 36 8 1 0 DL
May 2024 62 6 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 75 8 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 96 21 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 84 11 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 82 15 0 0 DL

FLL–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.8%) · weakest: August (78.0%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.8% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~101 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

78.0% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

13 of 1,410 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,410 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See FLL and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare FLL vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FLL departures

From FLL, this corridor sits with 32 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 62 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 29 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #1614 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis (FLL to MSP) running a 83.9% on-time rate over 4,107 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 83.2 minutes. The 1,487-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,410 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 67% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–MSP peaks in November at 93.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~101 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 78.0%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to MSP ranks #2849 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from FLL to MSP? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis have a 83.9% on-time rate based on 4,107 flights. The average delay is 83.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,410 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,487 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using FLL–MSP data

FLL–MSP runs 4.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare FLL and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.8% on-time) beats August (78.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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