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Route · MSP → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to ATL (Minneapolis to Atlanta) ranks #298 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.6%
On-time
+6.6 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
21,403
Flights
#298 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 63%

Distance

907 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 275 67 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2025 287 47 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Oct 2025 319 37 0 1 DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 301 31 0 0 DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 317 42 2 0 F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 305 64 1 1 NK,DL,F9
Jun 2025 292 58 3 5 DL,F9,NK
May 2025 297 54 0 0 NK,DL,F9
Apr 2025 294 56 0 3 DL,NK
Mar 2025 303 56 1 0 NK,DL
Feb 2025 257 51 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2025 293 53 7 1 DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 322 85 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 312 42 2 0 NK,DL,F9
Oct 2024 329 26 1 0 DL,NK,F9
Sep 2024 319 36 1 1 DL,F9,NK
Aug 2024 311 64 1 1 DL,F9,NK
Jul 2024 323 121 10 2 DL,F9,NK
Jun 2024 312 57 0 0 DL,F9,NK
May 2024 316 69 0 1 DL,F9,NK
Apr 2024 299 38 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 295 42 2 0 DL,NK
Feb 2024 274 36 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 284 46 0 0 DL,NK

MSP–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.0%) · weakest: December (78.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.0% on-time · ~300 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~314 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.7% on-time · ~303 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

31 of 7,236 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

16 of 7,236 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MSP and ATL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MSP vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → ATL posts a 85.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 42 of 99 BTS-tracked routes leaving Minneapolis. The same hub also shows 57 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1027 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to ATL

Minneapolis to Atlanta (MSP to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.6% on-time rate across 21,403 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 68.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 907 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 31 of 7,236 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 16 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 63% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–ATL peaks in September at 92.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~314 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.7%, 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 MSP to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to ATL ranks #298 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 MSP to ATL? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Atlanta have a 85.6% on-time rate based on 21,403 flights. The average delay is 68.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 7,236 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 907 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
ATL Airport

Atlanta
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 MSP–ATL data

MSP–ATL runs 6.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.0% on-time) beats December (78.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.6% 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.