Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 99% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 74% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 91% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 91%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,426 mi
Best airline from PDX to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 3 min | 0.0% | 153 |
| Delta Air Lines | 91% | 8 min | 0.6% | 2,603 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 91% | 6 min |
| Friday | 91% | 8 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 91% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system12%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to MSP delayed?
- 9% of PDX–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 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to MSP?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 153 flights. 2 airlines flew PDX–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to MSP?
- The scheduled PDX–MSP flight time averages 3h 19m over 1,426 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 9% of the time.
- How often are PDX to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 PDX to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,756 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.