Memphis (MEM) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MEM–MSP. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 69% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 700 mi
Best airline from MEM to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 89% | 11 min | 1.6% | 548 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 86% | 12 min | 0.6% | 958 |
| Endeavor Air | 81% | 11 min | 2.0% | 153 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft13%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to MSP delayed?
- 13% of MEM–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 548 flights. 3 airlines flew MEM–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to MSP?
- The scheduled MEM–MSP flight time averages 2h 16m over 700 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are MEM to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 MEM to MSP?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,659 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.