Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to IAD (Washington)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to IAD route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 97%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to IAD?

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

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

When flights from MSP to IAD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 63 minutes.

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

With 82% of MSP to IAD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 63 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at IAD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → IAD

MSP (Minneapolis) to IAD (Washington)

MSP (Minneapolis) to IAD (Washington) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 97%. The average delay is 63 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?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 97% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 97% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 65%.

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Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 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 IAD

82% on time

When flights into IAD are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at IAD: TSA is ~6 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.