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Route · MSP → SNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Santa Ana

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to SNA (Minneapolis to Santa Ana) ranks #3143 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.1%
On-time
+3.1 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
3,438
Flights
#3143 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

1,522 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 24 2 0 DL
Nov 2025 51 16 1 1 DL
Oct 2025 53 19 1 0 DL
Sep 2025 51 15 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 52 15 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 52 18 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 52 14 0 0 DL
May 2025 52 17 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 49 16 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 49 11 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 42 6 0 1 DL
Jan 2025 45 11 0 1 DL
Dec 2024 44 10 0 1 DL
Nov 2024 50 11 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 49 11 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 51 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 53 14 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 53 20 2 1 DL
Jun 2024 50 19 0 0 DL
May 2024 48 15 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 47 7 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 49 9 1 0 DL
Feb 2024 37 5 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 39 8 0 0 DL

MSP–SNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.7%) · weakest: December (75.8%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.7% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

75.8% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

7 of 1,161 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,161 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

SNA - Santa Ana

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Santa Ana, CA.

SNA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs SNA

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: Santa Ana · fleet on-time rank #2316 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to SNA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Santa Ana (MSP to SNA) running a 82.1% on-time rate over 3,438 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 60.9 minutes. The 1,522-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 1,161 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–SNA peaks in September at 87.7% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 75.8%, a 11.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to SNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to SNA ranks #3143 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 SNA? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana have a 82.1% on-time rate based on 3,438 flights. The average delay is 60.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to SNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,161 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to SNA? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana (SNA) is approximately 1,522 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to SNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
SNA Airport

Santa Ana
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–SNA data

MSP–SNA runs 3.1 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 SNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.7% on-time) beats December (75.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.1% 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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