Minneapolis (MSP) to Jackson (JAC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Jackson (JAC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 124 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 872 mi
Best airline from MSP to JAC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 16 min | 0.0% | 86 |
| Delta Air Lines | 66% | 18 min | 1.1% | 90 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to JAC
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 57 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 5 min |
| Thursdaybest | 88% | 5 min |
| Friday | 59% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations75%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to JAC delayed?
- 24% of MSP–JAC 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to JAC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 86 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–JAC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to JAC?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to JAC?
- The scheduled MSP–JAC flight time averages 2h 35m over 872 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MSP to JAC flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 176 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.