Minneapolis (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 131 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.36
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 376 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to TVC
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 43 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 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 system9%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to TVC delayed?
- 17% of MSP–TVC 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to TVC?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to TVC?
- The scheduled MSP–TVC flight time averages 1h 29m over 376 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MSP to TVC flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MSP to TVC?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 77%.
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Based on 347 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.