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Route · LNK → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Lincoln to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LNK to MSP (Lincoln to Minneapolis) ranks #4647 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90%
On-time
+11 pts
vs US avg
129 min
Delay when late
804
Flights
#4647 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

6.7%

Best Month

Sep 2021 98%

Worst Month

Jan 2020 80%

Distance

331 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2021 62 10 2 0 OO
Nov 2021 62 6 1 0 OO
Oct 2021 66 3 4 0 OO
Sep 2021 61 1 0 0 OO
Aug 2021 62 9 1 0 OO
Jul 2021 62 10 0 0 OO
Jun 2021 60 11 0 0 OO
Jun 2020 30 0 6 0 9E
May 2020 32 1 7 0 9E,OO
Apr 2020 61 1 29 0 OO
Mar 2020 89 9 3 0 OO
Feb 2020 76 3 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2020 81 16 1 0 OO

LNK–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (98.4%) · weakest: January (80.2%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.9%

Strongest calendar month

April

98.4% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

80.2% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

6.7%

54 of 804 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 804 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LNK - Lincoln

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lincoln, NE.

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

Compare LNK vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among LNK's stronger departures

LNK → MSP posts a 90% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 3 BTS-tracked routes leaving Lincoln. The same hub also shows 2 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #150 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About LNK to MSP

Lincoln to Minneapolis (LNK to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90% on-time rate across 804 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 129.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 331 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 54 of 804 flights were cancelled (6.7%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2021 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jan 2020 came in at just 80% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LNK–MSP peaks in April at 98.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 80.2%, a 18.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LNK to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LNK to MSP ranks #4647 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 LNK to MSP? ▼
Flights from Lincoln to Minneapolis have a 90% on-time rate based on 804 flights. The average delay is 129.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2021 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LNK to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 6.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 804 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LNK to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 331 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LNK to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2021 (98% on-time). The worst was Jan 2020 (80% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LNK Airport

Lincoln
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 LNK–MSP data

LNK–MSP runs 11 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LNK and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LNK airport
  • If your dates flex, April (98.4% on-time) beats January (80.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.