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Route · ATL → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MSP (Atlanta to Minneapolis) ranks #297 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
21,418
Flights
#297 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

907 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 280 90 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2025 290 45 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Oct 2025 323 49 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 303 36 0 1 DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 317 60 2 0 F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 305 75 1 0 DL,NK,F9
Jun 2025 291 87 1 0 DL,F9,NK
May 2025 296 66 0 1 DL,NK,F9
Apr 2025 289 59 0 1 DL,NK
Mar 2025 303 67 0 0 DL,NK
Feb 2025 259 54 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2025 290 59 10 0 DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 326 74 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 311 40 1 1 NK,DL,F9
Oct 2024 326 26 1 0 DL,NK,F9
Sep 2024 317 35 2 0 DL,F9,NK
Aug 2024 311 74 2 0 DL,F9,NK
Jul 2024 327 116 11 3 DL,F9,NK
Jun 2024 311 80 0 1 DL,F9,NK
May 2024 315 62 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Apr 2024 300 35 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 298 29 0 1 DL,NK
Feb 2024 276 27 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 283 34 0 0 9E,DL,NK

ATL–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.8%) · weakest: July (77.1%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.8% on-time · ~300 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~316 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.1% on-time · ~312 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

31 of 7,247 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

9 of 7,247 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #1318 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to Minneapolis (ATL to MSP) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 21,418 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.8 minutes. The 907-mile corridor is served by 9 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 7,247 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MSP peaks in September at 90.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~316 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.1%, a 13.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MSP ranks #297 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to MSP? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Minneapolis have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 21,418 flights. The average delay is 61.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 7,247 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 907 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–MSP data

ATL–MSP runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.8% on-time) beats July (77.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.