Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland (PWM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland (PWM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 143 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 91% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 91%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 6 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,136 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to PWM
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 3 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 96% | 4 min |
| Thursdaybest | 96% | 2 min |
| Friday | 91% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 91% | 4 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system28%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to PWM delayed?
- 9% of MSP–PWM 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 6 minutes.
- How long is the flight from MSP to PWM?
- The scheduled MSP–PWM flight time averages 2h 45m over 1,136 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 9% of the time.
- How often are MSP to PWM flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MSP to PWM?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 96% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 83%.
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Based on 316 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.