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Route · TPA → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to MSP (Tampa to Minneapolis) ranks #1809 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.1%
On-time
+7.1 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
6,978
Flights
#1809 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 97%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 72%

Distance

1,306 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 98 25 3 0 DL
Nov 2025 81 8 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 80 10 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 72 8 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 91 20 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 114 24 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 114 29 1 0 DL
May 2025 119 23 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 124 30 0 1 DL,NK
Mar 2025 124 29 0 0 DL,WN,NK
Feb 2025 86 16 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2025 97 16 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 95 20 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 84 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 92 3 9 0 DL
Sep 2024 86 9 4 0 DL
Aug 2024 92 17 3 0 DL
Jul 2024 91 19 11 1 DL
Jun 2024 96 21 0 0 DL
May 2024 122 26 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 121 14 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 120 34 1 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 91 5 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 102 7 0 0 DL,WN

TPA–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.9%) · weakest: June (80.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.9% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~150 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.4% on-time · ~88 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

34 of 2,392 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,392 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TPA - Tampa

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

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

Compare TPA vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among TPA's stronger departures

TPA → MSP posts a 86.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 3 of 51 BTS-tracked routes leaving Tampa. The same hub also shows 46 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #893 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About TPA to MSP

Tampa to Minneapolis (TPA to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.1% on-time rate across 6,978 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 73.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,306 miles and is served by 12 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 34 of 2,392 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 72% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–MSP peaks in October at 92.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~150 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.4%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to MSP ranks #1809 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 TPA to MSP? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis have a 86.1% on-time rate based on 6,978 flights. The average delay is 73.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 2,392 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,306 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
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 TPA–MSP data

TPA–MSP runs 7.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TPA and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.9% on-time) beats June (80.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.1% 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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