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Route · CLE → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cleveland to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLE to MSP (Cleveland to Minneapolis) ranks #1800 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.1%
On-time
+8.1 pts
vs US avg
96 min
Delay when late
7,005
Flights
#1800 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Apr 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 63%

Distance

622 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 87 10 1 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 101 15 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 115 26 1 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 114 25 2 1 DL,OO
May 2025 111 20 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 90 6 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 75 8 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 106 26 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 105 9 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Oct 2024 113 12 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 112 9 0 0 OO,DL,F9
Aug 2024 128 33 1 0 DL,F9,9E
Jul 2024 133 35 6 2 DL,F9
Jun 2024 131 49 1 1 9E,DL,F9,OO
May 2024 121 13 0 0 9E,DL,F9,OO
Apr 2024 86 4 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 88 8 2 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 81 4 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 87 19 3 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 101 5 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Nov 2023 105 17 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Oct 2023 117 14 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Sep 2023 113 11 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 120 13 0 1 9E,DL,OO

CLE–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.0%) · weakest: June (80.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.0% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.4% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

17 of 2,540 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,540 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLE - Cleveland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cleveland, OH.

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

Compare CLE vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among CLE's stronger departures

CLE → MSP posts a 87.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 12 of 30 BTS-tracked routes leaving Cleveland. The same hub also shows 17 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #607 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About CLE to MSP

Cleveland to Minneapolis (CLE to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.1% on-time rate across 7,005 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 96.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 622 miles and is served by 13 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 17 of 2,540 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 6 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 63% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLE–MSP peaks in September at 92.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.4%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLE to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLE to MSP ranks #1800 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 CLE to MSP? ▼
Flights from Cleveland to Minneapolis have a 87.1% on-time rate based on 7,005 flights. The average delay is 96.4 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLE to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 2,540 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLE to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 622 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLE to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLE Airport

Cleveland
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 CLE–MSP data

CLE–MSP runs 8.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CLE and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLE airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.0% on-time) beats June (80.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.1% 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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