The 10 Worst Airports In America For Spring Break Flight Delays

In a couple of weeks, I will be hopping on a flight back to South Dakota to see family.

I have a feeling I will not be alone. Spring break is right around the corner, which means plenty of folks will be trying to escape Montana and find somewhere warm for a few days.

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When you think spring break, you probably picture college kids on a beach somewhere. But more and more families are using this time to squeeze in a quick getaway too.

With that many people heading to sunny spots, delays are almost guaranteed. Some airports just handle the rush better than others.

And it is not only a spring break problem. According to US Facts, one in four flights in America experiences delays on any given day.

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Two Airlines Rank High For On Time Performance In Montana

There are a lot of reasons for that, but weather is the big one. We deal with blizzards here in Montana. Down south, they deal with hurricanes. Either way, it can throw everything off schedule.

There is nothing worse than being on vacation but stuck inside an airport watching your departure time get pushed back again.

Here is the good news for those of us flying out of Montana. Two of the major airlines serving our state, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, rank near the top when it comes to on time performance.

So before you book that spring break trip, take a look at our photo gallery of the 10 worst airports in America for delays. These little details could mean the difference between coming home relaxed or needing another vacation to recover.

LOOK: America's 10 Worst Airports For Spring Break Delays 2026

Data from the US Department of Transportation, analyzed by USA Facts, tracks the percentage of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule. That 15-minute cushion is the industry standard for “on time.” Airports are then ranked by overall punctuality rates across major carriers. No traveler horror stories. Just cold, hard arrival data deciding who’s early… and who’s still circling.

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

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