Best Time to Fly MSP to MEM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Memphis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
900 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis (MEM) in the last 12 months, and 82.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 89.8%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 81.7%.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Tuesday the weakest day of the week (81%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to MEM 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 | 89.8% | 86 min | 3.9% | 51 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.7% | 54 min | 0.8% | 849 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to MEM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,665 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 82.9% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 9am–10am | 88.0% | 0.9% | 583 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.2% | 0.3% | 372 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 31 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 89.9% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 8pm–9pm | 82.0% | 0.2% | 413 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.7% | 0.0% | 57 |
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 MEM
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) | 57.9% | -27.5 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.7% | +0.3 pts | 2.0% | 50 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.9% | -3.5 pts | 0.6% | 350 |
| All other days | 85.4% | — | 0.6% | 1,227 |
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).