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Route · IND → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), IND to MSP (Indianapolis to Minneapolis) ranks #1605 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.3%
On-time
+9.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
7,779
Flights
#1605 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 65%

Distance

503 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 108 35 3 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 107 10 1 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 116 8 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 107 19 1 0 DL
Aug 2025 113 19 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 115 21 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 114 18 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 112 20 1 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 69 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 53 6 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 56 11 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 63 11 2 0 DL,OO
Dec 2024 120 19 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 110 11 0 0 DL,9E
Oct 2024 120 5 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 110 12 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 116 30 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 116 36 7 1 DL
Jun 2024 114 40 0 1 9E,DL
May 2024 118 10 0 0 9E,DL
Apr 2024 116 6 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 117 9 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 90 3 1 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 106 21 1 0 DL,OO

IND–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.6%) · weakest: December (83.5%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.6% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

83.5% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

19 of 2,486 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,486 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

IND - Indianapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Indianapolis, IN.

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

Compare IND vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among IND's stronger departures

IND → MSP posts a 88.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 12 of 32 BTS-tracked routes leaving Indianapolis. The same hub also shows 20 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #363 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About IND to MSP

Indianapolis to Minneapolis (IND to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.3% on-time rate across 7,779 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 94.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 503 miles and is served by 14 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 19 of 2,486 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 65% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, IND–MSP peaks in October at 92.6% on-time ; the softest month is December at 83.5%, a 9.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does IND to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, IND to MSP ranks #1605 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 IND to MSP? ▼
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis have a 88.3% on-time rate based on 7,779 flights. The average delay is 94.4 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 2,486 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 503 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

IND Airport

Indianapolis
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 IND–MSP data

IND–MSP runs 9.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare IND and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. IND airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.6% on-time) beats December (83.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.3% 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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