Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 56% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 220 mi
Best airline from MSP to CID
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 94% | 3 min | 0.0% | 110 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 17 min | 1.4% | 1,097 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to CID
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 23 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather23%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to CID delayed?
- 20% of MSP–CID 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 CID?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 110 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–CID frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to CID?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to CID?
- The scheduled MSP–CID flight time averages 1h 12m over 220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSP to CID flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 CID?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,210 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.