Minneapolis (MSP) to Wichita (ICT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Wichita (ICT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 545 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to ICT
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather28%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to ICT delayed?
- 22% of MSP–ICT 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to ICT?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (74%). 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 51m over 545 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MSP to ICT flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 ICT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 731 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.