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Route · MSP → GFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Grand Forks

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to GFK (Minneapolis to Grand Forks) ranks #2034 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.8%
On-time
+7.8 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
6,151
Flights
#2034 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 57%

Distance

284 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 89 10 5 0 OO
Oct 2025 93 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 90 21 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 74 10 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 36 4 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 65 8 0 0 OO
May 2025 57 6 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 90 21 0 2 9E,OO
Nov 2024 89 9 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 93 3 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 90 8 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 93 19 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 93 24 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 90 39 0 0 OO
May 2024 91 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 90 10 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 93 13 2 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 87 13 2 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 92 22 0 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 91 10 8 1 OO,9E
Nov 2023 89 8 0 0 OO
Oct 2023 93 8 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 90 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2023 93 9 0 0 9E,OO

MSP–GFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.1%) · weakest: December (80.9%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.1% on-time · ~93 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~108 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

80.9% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

17 of 2,051 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,051 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

GFK - Grand Forks

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

GFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs GFK

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → GFK posts a 86.8% 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 #680 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to GFK

Minneapolis to Grand Forks (MSP to GFK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.8% on-time rate across 6,151 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 91.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 284 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 17 of 2,051 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 57% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–GFK peaks in October at 92.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~108 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 80.9%, a 11.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to GFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to GFK ranks #2034 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 GFK? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Grand Forks have a 86.8% on-time rate based on 6,151 flights. The average delay is 91.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to GFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 2,051 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to GFK? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Forks (GFK) is approximately 284 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to GFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
GFK Airport

Grand Forks
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–GFK data

MSP–GFK runs 7.8 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 GFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.1% on-time) beats December (80.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.8% 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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