BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
MSP→ATL

Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) flight delay odds

82.3% of 3,504 official scheduled MSP-to-ATL flights arrived on time; 11.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
82.3%arrived on time
11.0%30+ min late
0.5%cancelled
3,504scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSP to ATL?

Among qualifying MSP-to-ATL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.6% of 1,090 flights. Evening was lowest at 78.1% across 731 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,09089.6%6.1%0.6%
Late morning52182.1%10.9%0.6%
Afternoon1,15878.2%13.6%0.3%
Evening73178.1%14.1%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSP to ATL?

Among qualifying MSP-to-ATL weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.7% of 489 flights. Sunday was lowest at 75.7% across 530 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday53283.3%9.6%0.8%
Tuesday48986.7%9.2%0.2%
Wednesday46885.7%7.7%0.2%
Thursday53082.3%9.1%0.0%
Friday50381.7%11.5%0.0%
Saturday45281.4%12.4%0.4%
Sunday53075.7%17.5%1.9%

Which airline was most reliable for MSP to ATL?

Among qualifying MSP-to-ATL airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 84.0% of 3,201 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 55.3% across 179 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines3,20184.0%10.0%0.4%
Frontier Airlines17955.3%27.9%2.2%
Spirit Airlines12477.4%14.5%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for MSP to ATL?

Among qualifying MSP-to-ATL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 301 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 74.9% across 287 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202530578.4%14.4%0.3%
August 202531786.1%10.4%0.6%
September 202530189.7%7.3%0.0%
October 202531988.1%7.2%0.0%
November 202528783.6%12.2%0.0%
December 202527575.6%16.7%0.0%
January 202627481.4%8.8%0.7%
February 202626485.2%8.7%0.0%
March 202629681.1%7.8%3.7%
April 202628385.5%8.8%0.0%
May 202629677.0%15.5%0.3%
June 202628774.9%15.0%0.3%

What drove MSP to ATL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MSP-to-ATL delay category, accounting for 48.5% of 40,328 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline48.5%
Late aircraft25.2%
National airspace22.9%
Weather3.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.