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Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at FSD?

Sioux Falls Regional — Sioux Falls

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High Risk — 53% miss rate

Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at FSD means roughly a 53% chance of missing your flight.

53%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
79m
Avg Delay

Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at FSD

A 45-minute connection at FSD is very risky. There's roughly a 53% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 149 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.

·Airport reliability: FSD has a 79% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: FSD requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at FSD, the average delay is 79 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at FSD

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 149+ minute layovers at FSD
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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