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Route · MSP → LSE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to La Crosse

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to LSE (Minneapolis to La Crosse) ranks #3713 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.3%
On-time
+8.3 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
2,194
Flights
#3713 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Sep 2022 98%

Worst Month

Feb 2022 70%

Distance

119 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2023 31 0 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 30 2 1 0 9E
Mar 2023 31 1 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 31 1 1 0 9E
Dec 2022 31 5 0 1 9E
Nov 2022 30 4 1 0 9E
Oct 2022 31 3 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2022 60 1 0 0 OO
Aug 2022 62 11 0 1 OO
Jul 2022 62 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2022 51 6 0 0 OO
May 2022 62 12 0 1 OO
Apr 2022 60 16 0 0 OO
Mar 2022 62 14 0 0 OO
Feb 2022 56 17 0 0 OO
Jan 2022 62 12 4 0 OO
Dec 2021 62 16 3 0 OO
Nov 2021 60 7 0 0 OO
Oct 2021 62 15 1 0 OO
Sep 2021 90 9 0 0 OO
Aug 2021 93 11 0 2 OO
Jul 2021 93 16 2 0 OO
Jun 2021 86 7 0 0 OO
May 2021 62 2 0 0 OO

MSP–LSE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.9%) · weakest: December (81.7%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.9% on-time · ~70 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

81.7% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

13 of 1,360 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,360 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

LSE - La Crosse

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for La Crosse, WI.

LSE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs LSE

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → LSE posts a 87.3% 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 #570 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to LSE

Minneapolis to La Crosse (MSP to LSE) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.3% on-time rate across 2,194 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 89.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 119 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 1,360 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 5 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2022 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Feb 2022 came in at just 70% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–LSE peaks in September at 92.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~72 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 81.7%, a 11.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to LSE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to LSE ranks #3713 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 LSE? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to La Crosse have a 87.3% on-time rate based on 2,194 flights. The average delay is 89.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2022 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to LSE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,360 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to LSE? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse (LSE) is approximately 119 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to LSE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2022 (98% on-time). The worst was Feb 2022 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
LSE Airport

La Crosse
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–LSE data

MSP–LSE runs 8.3 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 LSE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.9% on-time) beats December (81.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.3% 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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