Columbus (CMH) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CMH–MSP. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 35 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 626 mi
Best airline from CMH to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 1.5% | 1,534 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 18 min | 0.2% | 441 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 15 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to MSP delayed?
- 15% of CMH–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 CMH to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,534 flights. 2 airlines flew CMH–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to MSP?
- The scheduled CMH–MSP flight time averages 2h 8m over 626 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are CMH to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 CMH to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,031 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.