Which airline is most reliable for FSD (Sioux Falls) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the FSD to MSP route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from FSD to MSP?

About 20% of flights from FSD to MSP experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on FSD to MSP flights?

When flights from FSD to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 86 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a FSD to MSP flight?

With 80% of FSD to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 86 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

FSD → MSP

FSD (Sioux Falls) to MSP (Minneapolis)

FSD (Sioux Falls) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 87%. The average delay is 86 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs Endeavor Air at 70%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 87% on time; Endeavor Air trails at 70%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from FSD

77% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FSD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MSP

81% on time

When flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.