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Route · MDW → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MDW to MSP (Chicago to Minneapolis) ranks #555 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
16,198
Flights
#555 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 48%

Distance

349 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 214 81 2 0 WN,OO
Nov 2025 215 27 15 0 OO,WN
Oct 2025 246 30 0 1 OO,WN
Sep 2025 232 45 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2025 237 61 1 0 OO,WN
Jul 2025 249 76 1 0 OO,WN
Jun 2025 242 56 0 0 OO,WN
May 2025 230 40 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 221 36 1 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 228 34 1 0 OO,WN
Feb 2025 190 31 1 0 OO,WN
Jan 2025 211 40 1 0 OO,WN
Dec 2024 228 46 1 0 OO,WN
Nov 2024 220 19 0 0 OO,WN
Oct 2024 238 19 0 0 OO,WN
Sep 2024 247 36 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2024 256 77 0 0 WN,OO
Jul 2024 260 113 0 1 OO,WN
Jun 2024 252 131 0 0 OO,WN
May 2024 248 60 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2024 241 34 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 241 47 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2024 189 17 0 0 OO,WN
Jan 2024 219 45 17 0 WN,OO

MDW–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.1%) · weakest: June (70.3%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.1% on-time · ~233 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~249 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.3% on-time · ~241 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

41 of 5,554 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

2 of 5,554 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MDW - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

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

Compare MDW vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MDW departures

From MDW, this corridor sits with 51 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 69 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 18 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #2479 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MDW to MSP

16,198 tracked flights put the MDW to MSP pairing (Chicago to Minneapolis) at a 81.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 68.0 minutes on average. Across the 349-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.7% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (5,554 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 48% - a 44-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MDW–MSP peaks in October at 88.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~249 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.3%, a 17.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MDW to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MDW to MSP ranks #555 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 MDW to MSP? ▼
Flights from Chicago to Minneapolis have a 81.7% on-time rate based on 16,198 flights. The average delay is 68.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MDW to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 5,554 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MDW to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 349 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MDW to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MDW Airport

Chicago
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 MDW–MSP data

MDW–MSP is mid-pack at 81.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MDW and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MDW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.1% on-time) beats June (70.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.7% 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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