Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison (MSN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison (MSN) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 52% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 228 mi
Best airline from MSP to MSN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 0.5% | 1,600 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 12 min | 0.8% | 793 |
| Endeavor Air | 77% | 13 min | 1.9% | 216 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to MSN
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to MSN delayed?
- 19% of MSP–MSN 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to MSN?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,600 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–MSN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to MSN?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to MSN?
- The scheduled MSP–MSN flight time averages 1h 8m over 228 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSP to MSN flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 MSN?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,609 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.