Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis (MEM) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 62% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 700 mi
Best airline from MSP to MEM
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 0.6% | 1,127 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 10 min | 1.4% | 494 |
| Endeavor Air | 83% | 9 min | 2.3% | 129 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to MEM
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft8%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to MEM delayed?
- 17% of MSP–MEM 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to MEM?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,127 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–MEM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to MEM?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to MEM?
- The scheduled MSP–MEM flight time averages 2h 13m over 700 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MSP to MEM flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 MEM?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,750 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.