Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–MSY. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 72% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,040 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to MSY
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (84%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 95% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 12 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 aircraft15%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to MSY delayed?
- 14% of MSP–MSY 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to MSY?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (84%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to MSY?
- The scheduled MSP–MSY flight time averages 2h 42m over 1,040 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are MSP to MSY flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to MSY?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 868 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.