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Route · MSP → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to CMH (Minneapolis to Columbus) ranks #1863 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.8%
On-time
+5.8 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
6,782
Flights
#1863 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

626 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 32 5 0 1 DL
Oct 2025 48 7 0 0 DL,OO
Sep 2025 97 18 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 93 22 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 116 39 2 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 114 33 4 0 DL
May 2025 106 22 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 56 11 0 0 OO,DL
Mar 2025 51 9 1 0 DL,OO
Jan 2025 36 7 0 0 DL,OO
Dec 2024 106 24 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 108 14 0 1 OO,9E,DL
Oct 2024 116 8 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2024 111 8 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 116 23 0 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 116 27 7 0 DL
Jun 2024 114 23 0 0 9E,DL
May 2024 112 21 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 86 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 88 12 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 81 9 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 88 22 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 98 13 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Nov 2023 105 15 0 0 9E,DL,OO

MSP–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.7%) · weakest: December (78.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.7% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~114 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.3% on-time · ~101 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

15 of 2,194 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,194 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

CMH - Columbus

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

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs CMH

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: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #1302 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to CMH

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Columbus (MSP to CMH) running a 84.8% on-time rate over 6,782 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 69.8 minutes. The 626-mile corridor is served by 17 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 2,194 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–CMH peaks in September at 91.7% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~114 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.3%, a 13.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to CMH ranks #1863 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 CMH? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Columbus have a 84.8% on-time rate based on 6,782 flights. The average delay is 69.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 2,194 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 626 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
CMH Airport

Columbus
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–CMH data

MSP–CMH runs 5.8 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 CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.7% on-time) beats December (78.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.8% 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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