Route · MSP → LNK · 2020–2025 BTS data
Minneapolis to Lincoln
The MSP–LNK corridor (Minneapolis, MN → Lincoln, NE) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 331 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 90.3%
- On-time
- +11.3 pts
- vs US avg
- 76 min
- Delay when late
- 803
- Flights
Cancelled
6.6%
Best Month
Apr 2020 98%
Worst Month
Dec 2021 79%
Distance
331 mi
Carriers
3
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | 62 | 13 | 2 | 0 | OO |
| Nov 2021 | 62 | 7 | 1 | 1 | OO |
| Oct 2021 | 66 | 4 | 3 | 1 | OO |
| Sep 2021 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 1 | OO |
| Aug 2021 | 62 | 9 | 1 | 0 | OO |
| Jul 2021 | 62 | 8 | 0 | 0 | OO |
| Jun 2021 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | OO |
| Jun 2020 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9E |
| May 2020 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9E,OO |
| Apr 2020 | 61 | 1 | 29 | 0 | OO |
| Mar 2020 | 89 | 7 | 3 | 0 | OO |
| Feb 2020 | 76 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9E,OO |
| Jan 2020 | 81 | 13 | 1 | 1 | OO |
Cancellation Rate
6.6%
53 of 803 flights
Diversion Rate
0.5%
4 of 803 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.
Origin airport →LNK - Lincoln
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lincoln, NE.
Destination airport →Compare the two airports
See MSP and LNK side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Open comparison tool →Similar routes
Other BTS-tracked routes with comparable performance or trip length to MSP–LNK.
Routes with a similar on-time rate
What the Data Says About MSP to LNK
Minneapolis to Lincoln (MSP to LNK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.3% on-time rate across 803 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 75.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 331 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 53 of 803 flights were cancelled (6.6%) and 4 diverted (0.5%).
The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2020 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Dec 2021 came in at just 79% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are flights delayed from MSP to LNK? ▼
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to LNK? ▼
How far is the flight from MSP to LNK? ▼
When is the best time to fly from MSP to LNK? ▼
Flight Guides
Tips and data-driven advice for choosing reliable routes.
Explore PlainFlights
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.
Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.