Best Time to Fly MSP to FWA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Fort Wayne International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.2% of Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Wayne (FWA) flights arrived on time (330 scheduled flights). That is 0.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and December the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to FWA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.2% | 131 min | 0.9% | 330 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to FWA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 695 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.8% | 0.6% | 170 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.6% | 0.6% | 514 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 FWA
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.5% | -10.8 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 79.3% | — | 0.4% | 527 |
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).