Minneapolis (MSP) to Duluth (DLH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–DLH. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 59% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 144 mi
Best airline from MSP to DLH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 17 min | 1.5% | 2,121 |
| Endeavor Air | 77% | 14 min | 1.5% | 132 |
| Delta Air Lines | 64% | 27 min | 0.9% | 114 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to DLH
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 18 min |
| Friday | 81% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft4%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather23%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to DLH delayed?
- 17% of MSP–DLH flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to DLH?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 2,121 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–DLH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to DLH?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to DLH?
- The scheduled MSP–DLH flight time averages 1h 4m over 144 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MSP to DLH flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to DLH?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,367 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.