San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 99% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,532 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 12 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 operations34%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to MSP delayed?
- 14% of SAN–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to MSP?
- The scheduled SAN–MSP flight time averages 3h 44m over 1,532 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SAN to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 SAN to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,751 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.