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Route · MSP → FSD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Sioux Falls

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to FSD (Minneapolis to Sioux Falls) ranks #1335 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
9,046
Flights
#1335 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2025 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 49%

Distance

196 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 87 44 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 116 17 6 1 OO,DL
Oct 2025 118 6 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 70 11 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 41 7 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 61 16 0 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 119 23 1 0 OO,DL
May 2025 133 26 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 62 17 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 60 11 1 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 50 9 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 51 8 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 147 34 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 131 14 0 1 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 142 14 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 139 18 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 145 36 1 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 132 46 7 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 132 61 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 119 26 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 14 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 119 18 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 107 15 1 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 118 21 4 0 9E,DL,OO

MSP–FSD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.9%) · weakest: December (78.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.9% on-time · ~133 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~135 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.9% on-time · ~125 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

23 of 2,515 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,515 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

FSD - Sioux Falls

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sioux Falls, SD.

FSD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs FSD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → FSD posts a 85.7% 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 #995 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to FSD

Minneapolis to Sioux Falls (MSP to FSD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 9,046 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 75.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 196 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 23 of 2,515 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 49% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–FSD peaks in October at 91.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~135 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.9%, a 13.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to FSD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to FSD ranks #1335 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 FSD? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 9,046 flights. The average delay is 75.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to FSD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,515 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to FSD? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is approximately 196 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to FSD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (49% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
FSD Airport

Sioux Falls
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–FSD data

MSP–FSD runs 6.7 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 FSD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.9% on-time) beats December (78.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.7% 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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