Flight Check

Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at MLI?

Quad City International — Moline

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Risky — 20% miss rate

It's risky — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at MLI gives you about a 20% chance of missing your connection.

20%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
84m
Avg Delay

Why 75 Minutes Is Risky at MLI

A 75-minute connection at MLI is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 20% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 156 minutes.

·Airport reliability: MLI has a 79% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at MLI, the average delay is 84 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at MLI typically sit on the runway for 20 minutes before takeoff

Minimum Connection Time at MLI

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 156+ minute layovers at MLI
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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