Best Time to Fly MSP to SJC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
510 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) in the last 12 months, and 73.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and December the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to SJC 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 | 73.0% | 64 min | 1.2% | 510 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to SJC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,000 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.4% | 1.0% | 305 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.7% | 0.5% | 650 |
| 7pm–8pm | 88.2% | 0.0% | 34 |
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 SJC
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) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.0% | -7.0 pts | 0.9% | 229 |
| All other days | 77.0% | — | 0.4% | 722 |
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).