Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 71% 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
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 334 mi
Best airline from ORD to MSP
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 75% | 18 min | 3.7% | 794 |
| Envoy Air | 73% | 16 min | 1.8% | 2,038 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 26 min | 1.3% | 3,288 |
| United Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 0.7% | 4,734 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 30 min | 2.5% | 857 |
| American Airlines | 63% | 31 min | 1.0% | 784 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 24 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 aircraft39%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to MSP delayed?
- 29% of ORD–MSP 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to MSP?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 794 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 (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (58%). 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 36m over 334 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are ORD to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 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
- SkyWest Airlines on-time record
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Based on 12,556 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.