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Route · PHL → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to MSP (Philadelphia to Minneapolis) ranks #1123 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
10,275
Flights
#1123 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 63%

Distance

980 mi

Carriers

43

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 149 51 9 0 DL,OH,OO
Nov 2025 161 39 6 0 DL,OH,YX
Oct 2025 192 31 1 0 AA,OH,YX,DL
Sep 2025 162 29 0 0 DL,AA
Aug 2025 170 44 3 1 AA,DL
Jul 2025 168 63 2 0 AA,DL
Jun 2025 168 46 2 0 AA,OH,DL
May 2025 179 39 4 0 AA,OH,YX,DL
Apr 2025 163 37 0 0 DL,OH,YX
Mar 2025 149 23 3 0 OH,DL
Feb 2025 116 21 3 0 OH,DL
Jan 2025 118 24 1 0 OH,DL
Dec 2024 146 36 0 0 DL,F9,OH
Nov 2024 165 16 0 1 DL,OH,F9,AA
Oct 2024 172 17 1 1 DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 175 20 0 0 AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 194 60 8 2 AA,DL,F9,YX
Jul 2024 204 66 10 1 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2024 200 70 4 1 AA,DL,F9,YX
May 2024 188 30 0 0 AA,DL,F9,OH,YX
Apr 2024 152 23 0 0 DL,OH,OO
Mar 2024 119 10 1 0 DL,OH
Feb 2024 99 8 1 0 DL,OH
Jan 2024 110 17 0 1 DL,OH,OO

PHL–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.0%) · weakest: July (76.8%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.0% on-time · ~160 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~173 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.8% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

59 of 3,819 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,819 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

PHL on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHL vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #1272 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Philadelphia to Minneapolis (PHL to MSP) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 10,275 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 92.0 minutes. The 980-mile corridor is served by 43 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 3,819 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 63% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–MSP peaks in October at 91.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~173 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.8%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to MSP ranks #1123 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 PHL to MSP? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Minneapolis have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 10,275 flights. The average delay is 92.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 3,819 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 980 miles. This route is served by 43 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 PHL–MSP data

PHL–MSP runs 5.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHL and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.0% on-time) beats July (76.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.9% 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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