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Route · MSP → FCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Kalispell

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to FCA (Minneapolis to Kalispell) ranks #3700 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.7%
On-time
+4.7 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
2,210
Flights
#3700 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Aug 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 63%

Distance

1,026 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 40 20 0 0 DL,OO
Oct 2025 31 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 48 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 62 7 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 62 18 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 45 12 2 0 DL
May 2025 31 2 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 30 4 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 31 4 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 3 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 31 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 37 0 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 62 17 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 56 21 3 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 11 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 10 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 30 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 31 5 1 0 DL
Jan 2024 32 3 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 3 0 0 DL
Oct 2023 31 1 0 1 DL
Sep 2023 34 2 0 0 DL
Aug 2023 62 20 0 0 DL

MSP–FCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.2%) · weakest: December (71.1%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctDec 71.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

94.2% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

71.1% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

7 of 940 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 940 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

FCA - Kalispell

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Kalispell, MT.

FCA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs FCA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Kalispell · fleet on-time rank #1699 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to FCA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Kalispell (MSP to FCA) running a 83.7% on-time rate over 2,210 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.2 minutes. The 1,026-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 940 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 63% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–FCA peaks in September at 94.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 71.1%, a 23.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to FCA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to FCA ranks #3700 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 FCA? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Kalispell have a 83.7% on-time rate based on 2,210 flights. The average delay is 63.2 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to FCA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 940 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to FCA? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kalispell (FCA) is approximately 1,026 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to FCA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
FCA Airport

Kalispell
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–FCA data

MSP–FCA runs 4.7 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 FCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.2% on-time) beats December (71.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.7% 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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