Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 171 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 89% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,310 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HRL to MSP
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 92% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 85% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 91% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HRL to MSP delayed?
- 11% of HRL–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 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HRL to MSP?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (87%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HRL to MSP?
- The scheduled HRL–MSP flight time averages 3h 13m over 1,310 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are HRL 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 day of the week is most reliable for HRL to MSP?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 83%.
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Based on 357 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.