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Route · MSP → MSN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Madison

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to MSN (Minneapolis to Madison) ranks #1516 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
8,104
Flights
#1516 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 53%

Distance

228 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 57 27 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 88 15 3 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 118 17 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 120 13 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 121 27 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 93 20 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 130 29 1 0 DL,OO
May 2025 92 15 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 97 18 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 116 17 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 106 17 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 112 22 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 116 29 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 106 14 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 116 11 1 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 112 6 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 143 33 1 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 136 37 4 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 132 56 0 1 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 118 24 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 16 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 119 21 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 107 15 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 111 28 2 0 9E,DL,OO

MSP–MSN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.6%) · weakest: January (78.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.6% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~129 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

78.5% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,682 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,682 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

MSN - Madison

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

MSN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs MSN

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: Madison · fleet on-time rank #1541 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to MSN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Madison (MSP to MSN) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 8,104 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.6 minutes. The 228-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,682 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 53% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–MSN peaks in September at 92.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~129 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 78.5%, a 14.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to MSN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to MSN ranks #1516 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 MSN? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Madison have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 8,104 flights. The average delay is 68.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to MSN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 2,682 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to MSN? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison (MSN) is approximately 228 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to MSN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
MSN Airport

Madison
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–MSN data

MSP–MSN runs 5.1 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 MSN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.6% on-time) beats January (78.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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