Aberdeen (ABR) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Aberdeen (ABR) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 70% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 257 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABR to MSP
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 20 min |
| Fridaybest | 89% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations83%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather12%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABR to MSP delayed?
- 13% of ABR–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABR to MSP?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABR to MSP?
- The scheduled ABR–MSP flight time averages 1h 18m over 257 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are ABR to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ABR to MSP?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,542 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.