Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to PHL (Philadelphia)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to PHL route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to PHL?

About 20% of flights from MSP to PHL experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to PHL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

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

With 80% of MSP to PHL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → PHL

MSP (Minneapolis) to PHL (Philadelphia)

MSP (Minneapolis) to PHL (Philadelphia) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 86%. The average delay is 78 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 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 53%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 53%.

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 PHL

79% on time

When flights into PHL are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHL: TSA is ~15 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.