Best Time to Fly MSP to BOS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Logan International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,849 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Boston (BOS) in the last 12 months, and 77.2% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and August the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to BOS 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 | 77.2% | 61 min | 1.2% | 1,849 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to BOS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,780 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 92.3% | 0.9% | 329 |
| 7am–8am | 90.9% | 0.5% | 376 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.8% | 0.7% | 704 |
| 12pm–1pm | 62.9% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.5% | 0.2% | 490 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.5% | 0.6% | 729 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.4% | 0.0% | 239 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.6% | 1.9% | 214 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.8% | 0.7% | 576 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to BOS
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) | 66.7% | -13.6 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.4% | -8.8 pts | 0.7% | 135 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.7% | -9.5 pts | 0.4% | 733 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 0.7% | 2,846 |
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).