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Route · MLI → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Moline to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MLI to MSP (Moline to Minneapolis) ranks #4613 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89%
On-time
+10 pts
vs US avg
100 min
Delay when late
854
Flights
#4613 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2021 96%

Worst Month

Jan 2022 80%

Distance

274 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2022 30 1 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2022 31 11 0 0 9E
Jul 2022 31 4 0 0 9E
Jun 2022 36 2 2 0 9E
May 2022 60 6 0 0 9E
Apr 2022 55 4 0 0 9E
Mar 2022 58 9 0 0 9E
Feb 2022 50 7 0 0 9E
Jan 2022 56 11 2 0 9E
Dec 2021 57 6 2 0 9E
Nov 2021 55 4 0 0 9E
Oct 2021 56 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2021 56 9 0 0 9E
Aug 2021 58 4 0 0 9E
Jul 2021 56 4 0 0 9E
Jun 2021 47 8 0 1 9E
Mar 2020 31 0 2 0 OO
Jan 2020 31 2 1 0 OO

MLI–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (96.4%) · weakest: August (83.1%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

96.4% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

83.1% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

9 of 854 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 854 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MLI - Moline

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

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

Compare MLI vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MLI's stronger departures

MLI → MSP posts a 89% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 2 of 6 BTS-tracked routes leaving Moline. The same hub also shows 4 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #254 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MLI to MSP

Moline to Minneapolis (MLI to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89% on-time rate across 854 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 99.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 274 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 854 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2021 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jan 2022 came in at just 80% - a 16-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MLI–MSP peaks in October at 96.4% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 83.1%, a 13.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MLI to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MLI to MSP ranks #4613 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 MLI to MSP? ▼
Flights from Moline to Minneapolis have a 89% on-time rate based on 854 flights. The average delay is 99.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2021 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MLI to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 854 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MLI to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Moline (MLI) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 274 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MLI to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2021 (96% on-time). The worst was Jan 2022 (80% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MLI Airport

Moline
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 MLI–MSP data

MLI–MSP runs 10 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MLI and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MLI airport
  • If your dates flex, October (96.4% on-time) beats August (83.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89% 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.