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Route · MSP → MEM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Memphis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to MEM (Minneapolis to Memphis) ranks #2469 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.4%
On-time
+4.4 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
5,033
Flights
#2469 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

700 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 18 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 84 15 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 88 9 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 81 16 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 87 16 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 85 14 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 84 11 0 0 OO
May 2025 77 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 41 11 0 1 DL,OO
Mar 2025 52 6 0 1 DL
Dec 2024 61 8 0 1 9E,DL
Nov 2024 79 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Oct 2024 84 6 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2024 80 7 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2024 85 17 1 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 85 30 7 0 9E,DL
Jun 2024 84 24 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 88 17 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2024 79 8 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 60 9 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 51 5 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 56 17 3 0 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 58 7 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Nov 2023 59 11 0 0 9E,DL,OO

MSP–MEM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.3%) · weakest: August (77.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.3% on-time · ~82 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~86 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

77.2% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

14 of 1,747 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,747 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

MEM - Memphis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Memphis, TN.

MEM on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs MEM

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: Memphis · fleet on-time rank #1804 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to MEM

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Memphis (MSP to MEM) running a 83.4% on-time rate over 5,033 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.3 minutes. The 700-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 1,747 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–MEM peaks in October at 90.3% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~86 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 77.2%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to MEM rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to MEM ranks #2469 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 MEM? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Memphis have a 83.4% on-time rate based on 5,033 flights. The average delay is 67.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to MEM? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,747 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to MEM? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis (MEM) is approximately 700 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to MEM? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
MEM Airport

Memphis
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–MEM data

MSP–MEM runs 4.4 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 MEM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.3% on-time) beats August (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.4% 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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