Which airline is most reliable for CLE (Cleveland) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the CLE to MSP route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from CLE to MSP?

About 17% of flights from CLE to MSP experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on CLE to MSP flights?

When flights from CLE to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 82 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a CLE to MSP flight?

With 83% of CLE to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 82 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

CLE → MSP

CLE (Cleveland) to MSP (Minneapolis)

CLE (Cleveland) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 85%. The average delay is 82 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 85% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 53%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 85% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 53%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from CLE

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CLE has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MSP

81% on time

When flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.