Cleveland (CLE) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly CLE to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 97% on-time in May 2026 to just 67% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 622 mi
Best airline from CLE to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 0.5% | 438 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 16 min | 1.0% | 1,313 |
| Endeavor Air | 81% | 18 min | 0.0% | 111 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Fridaybest | 88% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to MSP delayed?
- 17% of CLE–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to MSP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 438 flights. 3 airlines flew CLE–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to MSP?
- The scheduled CLE–MSP flight time averages 2h 9m over 622 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are CLE 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 CLE to MSP?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from CLE
Other ways to fly to Minneapolis (MSP)
Related guides
Based on 1,892 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.