Minneapolis (MSP) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Jacksonville (JAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 347 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,173 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to JAX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 7 min |
| Friday | 84% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft15%
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to JAX delayed?
- 18% of MSP–JAX 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to JAX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 1 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 JAX?
- The scheduled MSP–JAX flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,173 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to JAX 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 JAX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 808 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.