Duluth (DLH) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly DLH to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 95% on-time in October 2024 to just 66% in January 2026. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 144 mi
Best airline from DLH to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 88% | 14 min | 0.9% | 114 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 16 min | 1.5% | 2,120 |
| Endeavor Air | 59% | 20 min | 1.5% | 132 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DLH to MSP
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft4%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather25%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DLH to MSP delayed?
- 17% of DLH–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DLH to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 114 flights. 3 airlines flew DLH–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DLH to MSP?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DLH to MSP?
- The scheduled DLH–MSP flight time averages 1h 9m over 144 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are DLH to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DLH to MSP?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,366 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.