Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to PHX (Phoenix)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to PHX route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 94%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to PHX?

About 17% of flights from MSP to PHX experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to PHX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 73 minutes.

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

With 83% of MSP to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 73 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → PHX

MSP (Minneapolis) to PHX (Phoenix)

MSP (Minneapolis) to PHX (Phoenix) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 94%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

MSP → PHX on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Worse

Better

This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 94% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 71%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 94% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 71%.

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).

More about MSP →

Arriving at PHX

82% on time

When flights into PHX are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHX: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

More about PHX →Connection times at PHX →

Flight cancelled or delayed?

Check what Southwest Airlines owes you — refund rights, action plan, complaint email. Free.

Let us watch your flight

We worry about delays, TSA, weather, and gates so you don't have to.

MSP Airport PHX Airport

Check the return: PHX → MSP

Flying this route?

Enter your flight number for a personalized delay briefing.

Check your flight

Know someone flying soon?

Send them the link — delay data, TSA waits, weather, all free.

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