Minneapolis (MSP) to San Juan (SJU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to San Juan (SJU) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 156 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.43
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,404 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to SJU
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 6 min |
| Fridaybest | 94% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft8%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system42%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to SJU delayed?
- 19% of MSP–SJU 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to SJU?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to SJU?
- The scheduled MSP–SJU flight time averages 5h 13m over 2,404 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSP to SJU flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MSP to SJU?
- Friday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 74%.
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Based on 335 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.