San Antonio (SAT) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Antonio (SAT) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 67% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,097 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAT to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 16 min |
| Friday | 86% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 14 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 operations48%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAT to MSP delayed?
- 15% of SAT–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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAT to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 1 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 SAT to MSP?
- The scheduled SAT–MSP flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,097 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are SAT to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 SAT to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,875 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.