Best Time to Fly IND to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,247 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 83.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 85.3% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 76.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and December the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
IND to MSP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 85.3% | 84 min | 0.6% | 988 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.6% | 89 min | 1.2% | 259 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,405 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 78.7% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 7am–8am | 93.2% | 0.6% | 655 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 92.8% | 0.0% | 138 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.6% | 0.5% | 390 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.8% | 0.6% | 636 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.5% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.2% | 0.5% | 385 |
| 8pm–9pm | 95.1% | 0.0% | 41 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IND to MSP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 68.6% | -17.1 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.3% | -0.5 pts | 1.0% | 96 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.8% | -5.9 pts | 0.2% | 467 |
| All other days | 85.7% | — | 0.6% | 1,791 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).