Which airline is most reliable for MSN (Madison) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the MSN to MSP route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 93%.

How often are flights delayed from MSN to MSP?

About 18% of flights from MSN to MSP experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSN to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 84 minutes.

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

With 82% of MSN to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 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.

MSN → MSP

MSN (Madison) to MSP (Minneapolis)

MSN (Madison) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 93%. The average delay is 84 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 82% 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 93% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 93% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSN

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~14 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 ~23 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.