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Route · PHX → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to MSP (Phoenix to Minneapolis) ranks #363 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.8%
On-time
+6.8 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
19,270
Flights
#363 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 70%

Distance

1,276 mi

Carriers

25

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 269 59 2 0 DL,WN,AA
Nov 2025 246 39 2 0 DL,AA,WN
Oct 2025 270 38 0 0 AA,DL,WN
Sep 2025 229 30 2 2 WN,DL,AA
Aug 2025 251 43 0 0 AA,WN,DL
Jul 2025 272 51 1 3 AA,DL,WN
Jun 2025 269 33 1 1 AA,DL,WN
May 2025 269 56 0 2 AA,WN,DL
Apr 2025 304 45 0 0 DL,F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 346 49 2 1 AA,DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 262 30 0 0 AA,WN,DL,F9
Jan 2025 280 32 2 0 AA,WN,DL,F9
Dec 2024 302 55 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 262 21 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 275 26 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 273 24 1 1 WN,AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 284 52 1 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 289 78 13 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 259 77 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
May 2024 271 49 1 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 309 50 1 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 348 74 2 1 AA,DL,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 261 27 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 262 39 1 0 AA,DL,F9,WN

PHX–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.7%) · weakest: June (80.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.7% on-time · ~254 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~363 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.4% on-time · ~227 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

32 of 6,662 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 6,662 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX 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 PHX and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PHX vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PHX's stronger departures

PHX → MSP posts a 85.8% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 25 of 97 BTS-tracked routes leaving Phoenix. The same hub also shows 71 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #968 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PHX to MSP

Phoenix to Minneapolis (PHX to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.8% on-time rate across 19,270 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 73.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,276 miles and is served by 25 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 32 of 6,662 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 13 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 70% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–MSP peaks in November at 89.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~363 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.4%, a 9.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to MSP ranks #363 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 PHX to MSP? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis have a 85.8% on-time rate based on 19,270 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 6,662 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,276 miles. This route is served by 25 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PHX–MSP data

PHX–MSP runs 6.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.7% on-time) beats June (80.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.8% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.