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Route · MSP → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Newark

The MSP–EWR corridor (Minneapolis, MN → Newark, NJ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 29 carriers across roughly 1,008 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
12,627
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2025 45%

Distance

1,008 mi

Carriers

29

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 169 65 14 1 DL,YX,UA
Nov 2025 167 49 13 1 UA,DL,YX
Oct 2025 202 52 3 0 DL,UA,YX
Sep 2025 203 42 0 2 UA,DL,YX
Aug 2025 198 55 1 1 YX,UA,DL
Jul 2025 184 69 12 0 UA,DL
Jun 2025 174 39 7 0 UA,YX,DL
May 2025 152 84 7 0 UA,YX,DL
Apr 2025 162 47 0 2 DL,UA,YX
Mar 2025 179 33 1 1 YX,DL
Feb 2025 160 29 4 0 YX,DL
Jan 2025 174 28 2 1 YX,DL
Dec 2024 169 61 0 0 DL,UA,YX
Nov 2024 169 57 0 0 YX,UA,DL
Oct 2024 206 31 0 0 UA,DL,YX
Sep 2024 203 25 0 2 YX,UA,DL
Aug 2024 210 70 4 2 DL,YX,UA
Jul 2024 211 68 10 0 DL,UA
Jun 2024 205 61 3 1 DL,UA
May 2024 212 38 0 2 DL,YX,UA
Apr 2024 188 34 3 2 DL,OO,UA,YX
Mar 2024 177 20 2 0 DL,YX,UA
Feb 2024 161 15 3 0 DL,UA,YX
Jan 2024 171 25 3 1 DL,YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

92 of 4,406 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

19 of 4,406 flights

What the Data Says About MSP to EWR

12,627 tracked flights put the MSP to EWR pairing (Minneapolis to Newark) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 84.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,008-mile route and its 29 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.1% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (4,406 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 45% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MSP to EWR?
Flights from Minneapolis to Newark have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 12,627 flights. The average delay is 84.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (92 of 4,406 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to EWR?
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 1,008 miles. This route is served by 29 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (45% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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