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Route · INL → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

International Falls to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), INL to MSP (International Falls to Minneapolis) ranks #3088 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.9%
On-time
+9.9 pts
vs US avg
156 min
Delay when late
3,555
Flights
#3088 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Jun 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 68%

Distance

255 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 53 9 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 52 8 4 0 OO
Oct 2025 53 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 56 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 67 10 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 64 4 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 53 2 0 0 OO
May 2025 54 7 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 50 5 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 54 7 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 6 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 54 5 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 54 14 3 0 OO
Nov 2024 53 6 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 52 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 55 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 13 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 19 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 56 18 2 0 OO
May 2024 53 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 51 3 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 54 5 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 50 5 2 0 OO
Jan 2024 51 5 1 0 OO

INL–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (93.5%) · weakest: August (85.1%)

84%86%88%90%92%94% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.5%

Strongest calendar month

March

93.5% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

85.1% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

16 of 1,311 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,311 flights

What the Data Says About INL to MSP

International Falls to Minneapolis (INL to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.9% on-time rate across 3,555 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 155.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 255 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 16 of 1,311 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 68% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, INL–MSP peaks in March at 93.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 85.1%, a 8.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does INL to MSP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, INL to MSP ranks #3088 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 INL to MSP?
Flights from International Falls to Minneapolis have a 88.9% on-time rate based on 3,555 flights. The average delay is 155.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for INL to MSP?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,311 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from INL to MSP?
The flight distance from International Falls (INL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 255 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from INL to MSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using INL–MSP data

INL–MSP runs 9.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare INL and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. INL airport
  • If your dates flex, March (93.5% on-time) beats August (85.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.9% 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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