Madison (MSN) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly MSN to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 98% on-time in October 2024 to just 66% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 228 mi
Best airline from MSN 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 | 93% | 9 min | 0.9% | 792 |
| Endeavor Air | 79% | 13 min | 1.9% | 216 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 18 min | 0.6% | 1,601 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 82% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations71%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to MSP delayed?
- 17% of MSN–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 792 flights. 3 airlines flew MSN–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 12 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 MSN to MSP?
- The scheduled MSN–MSP flight time averages 1h 14m over 228 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MSN to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MSN to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,609 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.