Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–MSP. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 62% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 907 mi
Best airline from ATL to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 0.5% | 6,601 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 14 min | 0.9% | 546 |
| Frontier Airlines | 60% | 25 min | 2.5% | 322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 11 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to MSP delayed?
- 21% of ATL–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 6,601 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to MSP?
- The scheduled ATL–MSP flight time averages 2h 40m over 907 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ATL to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 ATL to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,469 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.