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

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

How often are flights delayed from PHL to MSP?

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

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

When flights from PHL to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 93 minutes.

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

With 81% of PHL to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 93 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

PHL → MSP

PHL (Philadelphia) to MSP (Minneapolis)

PHL (Philadelphia) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 93 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 81% 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 SkyWest Airlines at 45%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 45%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PHL

77% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

PHL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at MSP

83% on time

When flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~17 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.