Minneapolis (MSP) to Wichita (ICT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Wichita (ICT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 38% — a 56-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 545 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to ICT
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather30%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to ICT delayed?
- 24% of MSP–ICT 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to ICT?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to ICT?
- The scheduled MSP–ICT flight time averages 1h 52m over 545 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MSP to ICT flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 ICT?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 640 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.