Jackson (JAC) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jackson (JAC) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 124 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 872 mi
Best airline from JAC to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 8 min | 0.0% | 86 |
| Delta Air Lines | 70% | 28 min | 2.2% | 91 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAC to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 5 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAC to MSP delayed?
- 23% of JAC–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAC to MSP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 86 flights. 2 airlines flew JAC–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAC to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAC to MSP?
- The scheduled JAC–MSP flight time averages 2h 28m over 872 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are JAC to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 177 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.