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Route · VPS → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Valparaiso to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), VPS to MSP (Valparaiso to Minneapolis) ranks #4914 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
512
Flights
#4914 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

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 4 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 30 11 0 0 DL
May 2025 31 4 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 36 9 0 2 DL,G4
Mar 2025 43 10 1 0 DL,G4
Feb 2025 30 3 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2025 30 2 2 0 DL,G4
Dec 2024 30 11 0 0 DL,G4
Nov 2024 33 1 0 0 DL,G4
Oct 2024 31 2 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 31 9 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 31 13 0 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 12 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 9 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 30 10 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2024 34 2 0 0 DL,G4

VPS–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (97.0%) · weakest: June (61.7%)

50%60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugOctNovDec 63.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

97.0% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~39 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

61.7% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

3 of 512 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

2 of 512 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among VPS departures

From VPS, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #3826 of 4927.

What the Data Says About VPS to MSP

The Valparaiso to Minneapolis corridor (VPS to MSP) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 512 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.2 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,058-mile route; over the last 24 months, 3 of 512 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.4% 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, VPS–MSP peaks in November at 97.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~39 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 61.7%, a 35.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does VPS to MSP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, VPS to MSP ranks #4914 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 VPS to MSP?
Flights from Valparaiso to Minneapolis have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 512 flights. The average delay is 73.2 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for VPS to MSP?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 512 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from VPS to MSP?
The flight distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,058 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using VPS–MSP data

VPS–MSP is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare VPS and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. VPS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (97.0% on-time) beats June (61.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% 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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