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Route · MSP → ICT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Wichita

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to ICT (Minneapolis to Wichita) ranks #3582 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.3%
On-time
+9.3 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
2,404
Flights
#3582 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Aug 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 84%

Distance

545 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 56 7 0 1 OO
Aug 2025 56 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 57 9 0 1 OO
Jun 2025 44 12 0 1 OO
Dec 2024 32 8 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Oct 2024 31 2 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 31 13 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 31 13 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 30 18 1 0 OO
May 2024 31 10 0 1 OO
Apr 2024 30 6 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 31 1 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 30 6 0 1 OO
Oct 2023 31 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 30 2 0 0 OO
Aug 2023 31 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2023 31 0 0 0 OO
Jun 2023 30 4 0 0 9E,OO
May 2023 31 3 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2023 30 1 0 0 OO,9E
Mar 2023 31 6 0 0 OO,9E
Oct 2022 31 1 0 0 OO
Sep 2022 30 5 0 0 OO

MSP–ICT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (96.5%) · weakest: June (74.2%)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

96.5% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.2% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 826 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

5 of 826 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → ICT posts a 88.3% 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 #367 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to ICT

Minneapolis to Wichita (MSP to ICT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.3% on-time rate across 2,404 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 72.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 545 miles and is served by 5 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 2 of 826 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 5 diverted (0.6%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2025 was the strongest month at 91% on-time versus Jul 2025 at 84%, a 7-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–ICT peaks in November at 96.5% on-time ; the softest month is June at 74.2%, a 22.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to ICT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to ICT ranks #3582 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 ICT?
Flights from Minneapolis to Wichita have a 88.3% on-time rate based on 2,404 flights. The average delay is 72.1 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to ICT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 826 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to ICT?
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Wichita (ICT) is approximately 545 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to ICT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (84% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using MSP–ICT data

MSP–ICT runs 9.3 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 ICT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, November (96.5% on-time) beats June (74.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.3% 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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