Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to LAX route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to LAX?

About 16% of flights from MSP to LAX experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to LAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 84% of MSP to LAX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → LAX

MSP (Minneapolis) to LAX (Los Angeles)

MSP (Minneapolis) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% 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 84% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 60%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 60%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

83% on time

Expect ~18 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 LAX

81% on time

When flights into LAX are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAX: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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