Minot International (MOT) Delays and On-Time Departures
Minot, ND · ranked 134th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Minot (MOT) had 2,688 scheduled departures and 81.6% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 134th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.5% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Minot (MOT), SkyWest Airlines left on time most often (82.1%).
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
Best time of day to fly out of Minot (MOT)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.0% | 0.6% | 655 |
| 6am–7am | 87.4% | 1.3% | 226 |
| 7am–8am | 85.9% | 1.3% | 1,281 |
| 8am–9am | 87.1% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 11am–12pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 224 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.9% | 1.7% | 757 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.0% | 0.0% | 174 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.2% | 1.3% | 606 |
| 4pm–5pm | 88.0% | 1.1% | 93 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.6% | 1.5% | 719 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.5% | 2.3% | 173 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.3% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.9% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.7% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 10pm–11pm | 71.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
Airlines at MOT 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 | 82.1% | 80.5% | 1.6% | 2,424 |
| Allegiant Air | 76.5% | 76.5% | 0.0% | 264 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of MOT
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of MOT
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Minot (MOT)
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) | 65.4% | -18.0 pts | 0.9% | 105 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.6% | -11.8 pts | 2.2% | 227 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.1% | -3.3 pts | 0.7% | 1,066 |
| All other days | 83.4% | — | 1.2% | 3,965 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at MOT
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Minot (MOT)
Every route from MOT with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOT → Minneapolis (MSP) | 81.7% | 2.0% | 1,316 |
| MOT → Denver (DEN) | 79.1% | 1.3% | 1,108 |
| MOT → Phoenix (AZA) | 77.1% | 0.0% | 153 |