Grand Forks International (GFK) Delays and On-Time Departures
Grand Forks, ND · ranked 36th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Grand Forks (GFK) had 1,223 scheduled departures and 85.9% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 36th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.4% of departures cancelled.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual airline here, with 86.3% of departures on time.
June has been the best month (93% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (84%).
Best time of day to fly out of Grand Forks (GFK)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.3% | 0.8% | 522 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.0% | 0.0% | 127 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.8% | 1.2% | 585 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 90.9% | 0.0% | 132 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.6% | 1.7% | 288 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.6% | 0.6% | 183 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 88.6% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.8% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Airlines at GFK ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.3% | 85.5% | 1.5% | 1,077 |
| Allegiant Air | 82.8% | 82.1% | 0.7% | 146 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of GFK
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of GFK
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Grand Forks (GFK)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 68.1% | -17.6 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | -14.9 pts | 1.5% | 66 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 90.5% | +4.8 pts | 0.0% | 336 |
| All other days | 85.7% | — | 1.0% | 1,674 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at GFK
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Grand Forks (GFK)
Every route from GFK with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK → Minneapolis (MSP) | 85.5% | 1.5% | 1,077 |