Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to IAH (Houston)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to IAH route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to IAH?

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

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

When flights from MSP to IAH are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

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

With 81% of MSP to IAH flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at IAH is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → IAH

MSP (Minneapolis) to IAH (Houston)

MSP (Minneapolis) to IAH (Houston) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 70 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 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 74%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 89% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 74%.

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 ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at IAH

80% on time

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

If connecting at IAH: TSA is ~5 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.