Which airline is most reliable for JAX (Jacksonville) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the JAX to MSP route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from JAX to MSP?

About 19% of flights from JAX to MSP experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JAX to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 89 minutes.

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

With 81% of JAX to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 89 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.

JAX → MSP

JAX (Jacksonville) to MSP (Minneapolis)

JAX (Jacksonville) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 82%. The average delay is 89 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

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Departing from JAX

79% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MSP

84% on time

When flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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