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Route · MSP → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to JFK (Minneapolis to New York) ranks #1756 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
7,200
Flights
#1756 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 64%

Distance

1,029 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 27 6 1 DL
Nov 2025 89 17 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 93 16 1 0 DL
Sep 2025 90 8 0 2 DL
Aug 2025 93 14 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 93 25 3 1 DL
Jun 2025 90 25 0 0 DL
May 2025 87 24 0 2 OO,DL
Apr 2025 60 13 0 1 DL,OO
Mar 2025 55 20 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 39 13 1 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 93 29 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 90 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 93 12 0 1 DL
Sep 2024 91 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 93 24 4 1 DL
Jul 2024 93 21 4 1 DL
Jun 2024 90 25 0 0 9E,DL
May 2024 93 15 0 1 9E,DL
Apr 2024 90 12 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 93 14 1 1 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 87 10 0 1 9E,OO
Jan 2024 94 18 3 0 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 95 10 0 1 DL

MSP–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.9%) · weakest: December (74.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.9% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

74.1% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

24 of 2,075 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

14 of 2,075 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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs JFK

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: New York · fleet on-time rank #2709 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to JFK

7,200 tracked flights put the MSP to JFK pairing (Minneapolis to New York) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 76.2 minutes on average. Across the 1,029-mile route and its 16 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.7% diverted (2,075 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 64% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–JFK peaks in September at 87.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~118 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 74.1%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to JFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to JFK ranks #1756 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 JFK? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to New York have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 7,200 flights. The average delay is 76.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to JFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,075 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to JFK? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,029 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to JFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
JFK Airport

New York
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–JFK data

MSP–JFK is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MSP and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.9% on-time) beats December (74.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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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