Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly MSP to PHL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 90% on-time in October 2024 to just 66% in August 2024. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 981 mi
Best airline from MSP to PHL
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 0.0% | 89 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 13 min | 1.9% | 2,533 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 25 min | 5.6% | 896 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 29 min | 2.2% | 553 |
| Frontier Airlines | 46% | 54 min | 1.3% | 77 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to PHL delayed?
- 21% of MSP–PHL 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 89 flights. 5 airlines flew MSP–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to PHL?
- The scheduled MSP–PHL flight time averages 2h 35m over 981 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MSP to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to PHL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
- Return route: PHL to MSP on-time stats
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field departure performance
- Philadelphia International Airport airport reliability
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- PSA Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
- Republic Airways on-time record
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Based on 4,168 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.