Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to MSP route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to MSP?

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

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

When flights from DTW to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 80% of DTW to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 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.

DTW → MSP

DTW (Detroit) to MSP (Minneapolis)

DTW (Detroit) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 81%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 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 the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 81% vs Spirit Airlines at 79%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 81% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 79%.

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Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

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

TSA is currently ~7 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 ~8 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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