Best Time to Fly VPS to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
290 flights were scheduled from Valparaiso (VPS) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 75.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (98% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
VPS 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 | 75.3% | 43 min | 1.7% | 290 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly VPS to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 659 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.0% | 2.5% | 40 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.1% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.5% | 1.3% | 300 |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.6% | 0.9% | 114 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 88.0% | 2.0% | 102 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 28 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on VPS 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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.7% | -15.3 pts | 2.9% | 35 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -17.1 pts | 0.8% | 122 |
| All other days | 83.0% | — | 1.4% | 490 |
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).