Best Time to Fly TUS to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tucson International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
173 flights were scheduled from Tucson (TUS) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 85.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (92% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (79%).
3.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TUS 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 | 85.0% | 80 min | 3.5% | 173 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TUS to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 343 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.1% | 1.7% | 234 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.8% | 5.1% | 39 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TUS 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 | 10 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.0% | -4.4 pts | 2.5% | 40 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 1.7% | 293 |
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).