Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 31% — a 65-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,575 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to SJC
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to SJC delayed?
- 26% of MSP–SJC 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to SJC?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to SJC?
- The scheduled MSP–SJC flight time averages 4h 5m over 1,575 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MSP to SJC flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to SJC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 31% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 65-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,050 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.