CLE (Cleveland) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.CLE → MSP
CLE (Cleveland) to MSP (Minneapolis)
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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 53%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 53%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from CLE
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CLE has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MSP
83% on timeWhen flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~23 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.