Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to MSP route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to MSP?

About 20% of flights from DEN to MSP experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DEN to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 32 minutes.

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DEN (Denver) to MSP (Minneapolis)

DEN (Denver) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 32 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 79% vs JetBlue Airways at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 79% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 76%.

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