Charleston (CHS) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 318 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.87
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,087 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to MSP
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 24 min |
| Friday | 79% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to MSP delayed?
- 20% of CHS–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to MSP?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to MSP?
- The scheduled CHS–MSP flight time averages 3h 4m over 1,087 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CHS to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 CHS to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 616 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.