Albuquerque (ABQ) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 173 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 94% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 94%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 981 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to MSP
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 98% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 95% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 97% | 5 min |
| Friday | 91% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 92% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 95% | 4 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations91%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to MSP delayed?
- 6% of ABQ–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 a.m. have the worst (93%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to MSP?
- The scheduled ABQ–MSP flight time averages 2h 33m over 981 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 6% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ABQ to MSP?
- Monday flights have the best record at 98% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 446 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.