Minneapolis (MSP) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–JFK. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but March 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 31 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,029 mi
Best airline from MSP to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 1.2% | 1,557 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 18 min | 0.8% | 122 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft10%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to JFK delayed?
- 22% of MSP–JFK 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 JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,557 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to JFK?
- The scheduled MSP–JFK flight time averages 2h 56m over 1,029 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MSP to JFK flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 JFK?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,686 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.