Newark (EWR) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to MSP isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,008 mi
Best airline from EWR to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 4.2% | 959 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 31 min | 3.0% | 2,603 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 27 min | 1.9% | 1,004 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 25 min |
| Friday | 76% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MSP delayed?
- 24% of EWR–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to MSP?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 959 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to MSP?
- The scheduled EWR–MSP flight time averages 3h 6m over 1,008 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MSP flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to MSP?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,575 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.