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Route · DLH → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Duluth to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DLH to MSP (Duluth to Minneapolis) ranks #1592 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.7%
On-time
+8.7 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
7,804
Flights
#1592 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 67%

Distance

144 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 109 33 4 0 OO
Nov 2025 102 10 8 0 OO
Oct 2025 72 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 97 18 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 91 16 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 98 12 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 89 14 0 0 OO,DL
May 2025 85 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 112 11 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 84 9 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 88 15 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 106 30 4 0 OO
Nov 2024 105 12 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 115 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 115 9 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 119 30 1 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 114 30 2 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 89 29 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 88 15 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 86 7 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 88 10 2 0 OO
Feb 2024 78 7 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 88 24 1 0 OO

DLH–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.4%) · weakest: December (79.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.4% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

79.2% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

23 of 2,304 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 2,304 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DLH - Duluth

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

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

Compare DLH vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among DLH's stronger departures

DLH → MSP posts a 87.7% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 2 BTS-tracked routes leaving Duluth. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #477 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About DLH to MSP

Duluth to Minneapolis (DLH to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.7% on-time rate across 7,804 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 97.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 144 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 23 of 2,304 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 67% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DLH–MSP peaks in October at 92.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~118 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 79.2%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DLH to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DLH to MSP ranks #1592 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 DLH to MSP? ▼
Flights from Duluth to Minneapolis have a 87.7% on-time rate based on 7,804 flights. The average delay is 97.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DLH to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,304 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DLH to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Duluth (DLH) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 144 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DLH to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DLH Airport

Duluth
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 DLH–MSP data

DLH–MSP runs 8.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DLH and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DLH airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.4% on-time) beats December (79.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.7% 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

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