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Route · MIA → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to MSP (Miami to Minneapolis) ranks #2068 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.4%
On-time
-0.6 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
6,005
Flights
#2068 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 62%

Distance

1,501 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 102 35 3 1 DL,AA
Nov 2025 89 15 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2025 92 21 0 0 AA,DL
Sep 2025 91 17 0 0 DL,AA
Aug 2025 93 27 0 0 AA,DL
Jul 2025 92 22 0 0 AA,DL
Jun 2025 90 19 0 1 AA,DL
May 2025 94 19 0 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 102 28 0 0 DL,NK,AA
Mar 2025 123 47 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Feb 2025 84 20 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 97 26 1 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 101 28 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 87 10 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 91 11 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 86 15 0 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 93 30 2 0 AA,DL
Jul 2024 91 28 4 1 AA,DL
Jun 2024 90 27 1 0 AA,DL
May 2024 94 32 0 0 AA,DL
Apr 2024 112 18 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Mar 2024 144 49 3 1 AA,DL,NK
Feb 2024 128 31 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Jan 2024 158 49 2 0 AA,DL,NK

MIA–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.2%) · weakest: July (73.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.2% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~126 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.0% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

16 of 2,424 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,424 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MIA - Miami

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Miami, FL.

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

Compare MIA vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MIA departures

From MIA, this corridor sits with 37 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 63 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 25 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #3723 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to MSP

The Miami to Minneapolis corridor (MIA to MSP) posts a 78.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,005 tracked flights. Late flights run 81.7 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,501-mile route; over the last 24 months, 16 of 2,424 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 62% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–MSP peaks in November at 85.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~126 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.0%, a 12.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to MSP ranks #2068 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 MIA to MSP? ▼
Flights from Miami to Minneapolis have a 78.4% on-time rate based on 6,005 flights. The average delay is 81.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,424 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,501 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MIA Airport

Miami
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 MIA–MSP data

MIA–MSP is mid-pack at 78.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.2% on-time) beats July (73.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.4% 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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