Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on IND–MSP. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 64% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 503 mi
Best airline from IND to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 0.8% | 2,057 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 1.0% | 308 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to MSP
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to MSP delayed?
- 18% of IND–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 2,057 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to MSP?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to MSP?
- The scheduled IND–MSP flight time averages 1h 53m over 503 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are IND to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 IND to MSP?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,405 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.