Miami (MIA) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MIA–MSP. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,501 mi
Best airline from MIA to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 78% | 18 min | 0.7% | 1,559 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 27 min | 0.8% | 765 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to MSP delayed?
- 26% of MIA–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,559 flights. 2 airlines flew MIA–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to MSP?
- The scheduled MIA–MSP flight time averages 3h 59m over 1,501 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MIA to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 MIA to MSP?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,359 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.