Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula (MSO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula (MSO) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 48% — a 49-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
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,013 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to MSO
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to MSO delayed?
- 19% of MSP–MSO 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to MSO?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to MSO?
- The scheduled MSP–MSO flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,013 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSP to MSO 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 MSO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,022 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.