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Route · MSP → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Portland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to PDX (Minneapolis to Portland) ranks #1649 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
60 min
Delay when late
7,621
Flights
#1649 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Apr 2024 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 50%

Distance

1,426 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 119 60 3 0 DL,AS
Nov 2025 143 21 0 0 DL,AS
Oct 2025 151 21 1 0 AS,DL
Sep 2025 127 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 138 12 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 150 39 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 138 15 0 1 DL
May 2025 110 21 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 90 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 92 15 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 70 19 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 74 7 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 96 11 0 1 DL
Nov 2024 106 10 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 115 8 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 110 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 130 22 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 140 36 9 0 DL
Jun 2024 135 57 0 0 DL
May 2024 116 27 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 89 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 87 5 1 0 DL
Feb 2024 66 5 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 70 10 0 2 DL

MSP–PDX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.2%) · weakest: December (79.7%)

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

Strongest calendar month

September

94.2% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

79.7% on-time · ~100 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

14 of 2,662 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,662 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

PDX - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, OR.

PDX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs PDX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → PDX 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 #571 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to PDX

Minneapolis to Portland (MSP to PDX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.3% on-time rate across 7,621 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 60.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,426 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 14 of 2,662 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 50% - a 47-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–PDX peaks in September at 94.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 79.7%, a 14.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to PDX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to PDX ranks #1649 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 PDX? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Portland have a 87.3% on-time rate based on 7,621 flights. The average delay is 60.4 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to PDX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 2,662 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to PDX? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 1,426 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to PDX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (50% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
PDX Airport

Portland
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–PDX data

MSP–PDX 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 PDX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.2% on-time) beats December (79.7%) 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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