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Route · AUS → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to MSP (Austin to Minneapolis) ranks #1677 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.8%
On-time
+3.8 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
7,535
Flights
#1677 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 64%

Distance

1,042 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 147 45 0 0 DL,WN,OO
Nov 2025 136 42 2 0 OO,DL,WN
Oct 2025 159 34 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Sep 2025 133 12 1 2 WN,OO,DL
Aug 2025 140 37 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Jul 2025 150 46 1 1 DL,OO,WN
Jun 2025 147 52 0 0 DL,OO,WN
May 2025 147 37 0 1 OO,WN,DL
Apr 2025 133 24 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2025 117 23 0 0 WN,DL
Feb 2025 102 18 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 108 12 0 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 131 24 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 119 15 0 0 WN,DL,9E
Oct 2024 123 12 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 110 7 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 117 26 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 127 43 2 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 125 45 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 119 31 0 0 DL,WN
Apr 2024 117 26 0 1 DL,WN
Mar 2024 119 21 1 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 91 9 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 104 12 1 0 DL,WN

AUS–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.8%) · weakest: July (75.6%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.8% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~114 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.6% on-time · ~114 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

8 of 3,021 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,021 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS 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 AUS and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AUS vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #2017 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Austin to Minneapolis (AUS to MSP) running a 82.8% on-time rate over 7,535 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 85.1 minutes. The 1,042-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 3,021 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 64% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–MSP peaks in February at 87.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~114 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.6%, a 12.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to MSP ranks #1677 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 AUS to MSP? ▼
Flights from Austin to Minneapolis have a 82.8% on-time rate based on 7,535 flights. The average delay is 85.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 3,021 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,042 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
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 AUS–MSP data

AUS–MSP runs 3.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare AUS and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.8% on-time) beats July (75.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.8% 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

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