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Route · MSP → VPS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Valparaiso

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to VPS (Minneapolis to Valparaiso) ranks #4913 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
512
Flights
#4913 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

1,058 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jul 2025 31 7 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 30 1 0 0 DL
May 2025 31 4 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 36 6 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2025 43 6 0 0 DL,G4
Feb 2025 30 5 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2025 30 4 1 1 DL,G4
Dec 2024 30 7 0 2 DL,G4
Nov 2024 33 1 0 0 DL,G4
Oct 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 31 6 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 31 12 0 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 5 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 30 5 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2024 34 4 0 0 DL,G4

MSP–VPS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (97.0%) · weakest: July (69.4%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugOctNovDec 76.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

97.0% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~39 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.4% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

1 of 512 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

3 of 512 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

VPS - Valparaiso

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Valparaiso, FL.

VPS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs VPS

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: Valparaiso · fleet on-time rank #1375 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to VPS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Valparaiso (MSP to VPS) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 512 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 56.5 minutes. The 1,058-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 512 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–VPS peaks in November at 97.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~39 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.4%, a 27.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to VPS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to VPS ranks #4913 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 VPS? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Valparaiso have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 512 flights. The average delay is 56.5 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to VPS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (1 of 512 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to VPS? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Valparaiso (VPS) is approximately 1,058 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
VPS Airport

Valparaiso
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–VPS data

MSP–VPS runs 5.6 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 VPS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, November (97.0% on-time) beats July (69.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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