Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORD–MSP. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 50% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 334 mi
Best airline from ORD to MSP
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 75% | 16 min | 1.8% | 2,108 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 18 min | 4.8% | 932 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 26 min | 1.6% | 3,451 |
| United Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 0.8% | 4,911 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 29 min | 2.9% | 916 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 30 min | 1.0% | 728 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 23 min |
| Friday | 70% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to MSP delayed?
- 28% of ORD–MSP 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to MSP?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 2,108 flights. 6 airlines flew ORD–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to MSP?
- The scheduled ORD–MSP flight time averages 1h 37m over 334 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ORD to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 ORD to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
- Return route: MSP to ORD on-time stats
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport departure performance
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field airport reliability
- United Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Envoy Air on-time record
- Republic Airways on-time record
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Based on 13,107 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.