Best Time to Fly SDF to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Louisville Muhammad Ali International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
527 flights were scheduled from Louisville (SDF) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 81.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and February the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
SDF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.6% | 95 min | 1.1% | 527 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SDF to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,373 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.4% | 1.8% | 339 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 0.0% | 140 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.3% | 1.0% | 200 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.3% | 0.7% | 145 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.8% | 0.9% | 328 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.8% | 0.5% | 204 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SDF 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) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.6% | -3.7 pts | 1.0% | 208 |
| All other days | 84.2% | — | 1.0% | 1,122 |
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).