Memphis (MEM) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MEM–MSP. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 75% — a gap of 23 points. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 700 mi
Best airline from MEM to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 91% | 10 min | 1.8% | 494 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 87% | 12 min | 0.6% | 1,127 |
| Endeavor Air | 84% | 10 min | 2.3% | 129 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft10%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to MSP delayed?
- 12% of MEM–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 494 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 11 a.m. have the worst (79%). 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 12% of the time.
- How often are MEM 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%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MEM to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,750 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.