Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville (SDF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–SDF. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 60% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 604 mi
Best airline from MSP to SDF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 0.8% | 1,431 |
| Endeavor Air | 81% | 8 min | 2.7% | 75 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to SDF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 12 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to SDF delayed?
- 19% of MSP–SDF 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to SDF?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,431 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–SDF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to SDF?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to SDF?
- The scheduled MSP–SDF flight time averages 2h 1m over 604 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSP to SDF flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 SDF?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,506 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.