Valparaiso (VPS) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Valparaiso (VPS) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 290 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,058 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to MSP
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to MSP delayed?
- 22% of VPS–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to MSP?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VPS to MSP?
- The scheduled VPS–MSP flight time averages 2h 57m over 1,058 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are VPS to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 VPS to MSP?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 690 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.