Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to CLE (Cleveland)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to CLE route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to CLE?

About 21% of flights from MSP to CLE experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to CLE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 67 minutes.

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

With 79% of MSP to CLE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 67 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CLE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → CLE

MSP (Minneapolis) to CLE (Cleveland)

MSP (Minneapolis) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% 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 85% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 28%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 85% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 28%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

84% on time

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

TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CLE

81% on time

When flights into CLE are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CLE: TSA is ~14 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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