Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 38 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 232 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DSM to MSP
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 24 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 7 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 operations36%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DSM to MSP delayed?
- 22% of DSM–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DSM to MSP?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 11 a.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 DSM to MSP?
- The scheduled DSM–MSP flight time averages 1h 17m over 232 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DSM to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DSM to MSP?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 63%.
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Based on 628 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.