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Route · MSP → FAR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Fargo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to FAR (Minneapolis to Fargo) ranks #1145 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.1%
On-time
+6.1 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
10,106
Flights
#1145 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 60%

Distance

223 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 19 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 63 8 0 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 95 8 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 131 9 0 1 OO,DL
Aug 2025 155 32 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 121 30 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 112 28 0 1 OO,DL
May 2025 89 12 1 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 103 16 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 127 18 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 134 28 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 150 26 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 147 37 0 0 DL,OO
Nov 2024 134 15 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 145 15 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 141 16 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 146 42 1 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 145 50 2 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 145 58 1 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 150 26 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 144 25 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 142 22 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 130 7 2 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 141 22 0 0 9E,DL,OO

MSP–FAR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.9%) · weakest: December (78.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.9% on-time · ~142 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~160 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.7% on-time · ~132 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

9 of 3,049 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,049 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

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

MSP on-time profile

FAR - Fargo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fargo, ND.

FAR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs FAR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → FAR posts a 85.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 42 of 99 BTS-tracked routes leaving Minneapolis. The same hub also shows 57 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1187 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to FAR

Minneapolis to Fargo (MSP to FAR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.1% on-time rate across 10,106 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 76.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 223 miles and is served by 12 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 3,049 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 60% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–FAR peaks in September at 91.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~160 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.7%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to FAR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to FAR ranks #1145 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 MSP to FAR? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Fargo have a 85.1% on-time rate based on 10,106 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to FAR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 3,049 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to FAR? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fargo (FAR) is approximately 223 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to FAR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
FAR Airport

Fargo
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 MSP–FAR data

MSP–FAR runs 6.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and FAR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.9% on-time) beats December (78.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.1% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.