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Route · MSP → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Cleveland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to CLE (Minneapolis to Cleveland) ranks #1795 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
7,034
Flights
#1795 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 60%

Distance

622 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 86 6 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 101 20 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 115 37 1 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 114 32 1 0 DL,OO
May 2025 111 24 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 90 13 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 76 15 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 106 24 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 105 13 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Oct 2024 113 14 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 112 12 0 0 OO,DL,F9
Aug 2024 128 36 2 0 DL,F9,9E
Jul 2024 134 49 5 0 DL,F9
Jun 2024 130 52 1 0 9E,DL,F9,OO
May 2024 121 21 0 0 9E,DL,F9,OO
Apr 2024 86 11 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 88 17 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 81 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 88 19 3 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 99 12 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Nov 2023 105 17 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Oct 2023 117 19 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Sep 2023 113 12 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 120 19 1 0 9E,DL,OO

MSP–CLE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.8%) · weakest: July (78.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.8% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.9% on-time · ~114 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,539 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 2,539 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

CLE - Cleveland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cleveland, OH.

CLE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs CLE

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Cleveland · fleet on-time rank #1540 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to CLE

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Cleveland (MSP to CLE) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 7,034 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.6 minutes. The 622-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,539 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 60% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–CLE peaks in September at 91.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.9%, a 12.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to CLE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to CLE ranks #1795 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 CLE? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Cleveland have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 7,034 flights. The average delay is 68.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to CLE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 2,539 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to CLE? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 622 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to CLE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
CLE Airport

Cleveland
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–CLE data

MSP–CLE runs 5.1 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 CLE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.8% on-time) beats July (78.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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