Minneapolis (MSP) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–BOS. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but August 2024 dropped to 62% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,124 mi
Best airline from MSP to BOS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 0.9% | 3,869 |
| JetBlue Airways | 57% | 42 min | 0.8% | 118 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to BOS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system42%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to BOS delayed?
- 23% of MSP–BOS 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 MSP to BOS?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 3,869 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to BOS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to BOS?
- The scheduled MSP–BOS flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,124 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MSP to BOS flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP to BOS?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,987 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.