Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to SAT (San Antonio)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to SAT route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 96%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to SAT?

About 22% of flights from MSP to SAT experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to SAT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 71 minutes.

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

With 78% of MSP to SAT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 71 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SAT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → SAT

MSP (Minneapolis) to SAT (San Antonio)

MSP (Minneapolis) to SAT (San Antonio) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 96%. The average delay is 71 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 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 96% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 79%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 96% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 79%.

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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 ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SAT

80% on time

When flights into SAT are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SAT: TSA is ~30 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.