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Route · JFK → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to MSP (New York to Minneapolis) ranks #1755 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
7,203
Flights
#1755 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 60%

Distance

1,029 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 30 6 0 DL
Nov 2025 89 18 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 93 17 2 0 DL
Sep 2025 90 8 0 1 DL
Aug 2025 93 16 0 1 DL
Jul 2025 93 19 3 0 DL
Jun 2025 90 21 0 0 DL
May 2025 87 11 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 60 13 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 54 7 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 39 6 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 93 16 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 90 5 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 93 15 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 90 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 94 28 4 0 DL
Jul 2024 93 30 4 0 DL
Jun 2024 90 36 0 1 9E,DL
May 2024 93 21 0 0 9E,DL
Apr 2024 90 18 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 93 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 87 14 1 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 93 18 3 0 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 95 7 0 0 OO,DL

JFK–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (88.9%) · weakest: July (74.8%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

88.9% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.8% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

24 of 2,073 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,073 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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

Compare JFK vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #2351 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Minneapolis (JFK to MSP) running a 82% on-time rate over 7,203 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 89.4 minutes. The 1,029-mile corridor is served by 16 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 2,073 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 60% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–MSP peaks in September at 88.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~118 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.8%, a 14.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to MSP ranks #1755 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 JFK to MSP? ▼
Flights from New York to Minneapolis have a 82% on-time rate based on 7,203 flights. The average delay is 89.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,073 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,029 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–MSP data

JFK–MSP runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare JFK and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, September (88.9% on-time) beats July (74.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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