Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 41% — a 52-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 411 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to SBN
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 39 min |
| Friday | 74% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations73%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to SBN delayed?
- 25% of MSP–SBN 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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to SBN?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to SBN?
- The scheduled MSP–SBN flight time averages 1h 34m over 411 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are MSP to SBN flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to SBN?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from MSP
Based on 730 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.