Best Time to Fly MSP to FCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Glacier Park International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
466 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kalispell (FCA) in the last 12 months, and 80.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and December the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to FCA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.1% | 49 min | 0.4% | 454 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to FCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 914 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 11am–12pm | 84.0% | 0.7% | 571 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 144 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.1% | 0.0% | 142 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to FCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 56.1% | -29.1 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -8.2 pts | 0.9% | 232 |
| All other days | 85.2% | — | 0.5% | 629 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).