BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MSP→LGA

Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

77.4% of 1,887 official scheduled MSP-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 13.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
77.4%arrived on time
13.5%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
1,887scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSP to LGA?

Among qualifying MSP-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 341 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 72.0% across 733 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34186.8%6.5%2.9%
Late morning38283.2%8.1%2.1%
Afternoon73372.0%18.4%2.5%
Evening43173.8%15.5%3.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSP to LGA?

Among qualifying MSP-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 82.1% of 229 flights. Sunday was lowest at 68.4% across 269 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday28275.9%13.1%4.3%
Tuesday28879.9%12.8%1.4%
Wednesday27978.9%10.0%1.8%
Thursday26976.6%18.6%1.5%
Friday27180.4%11.1%1.5%
Saturday22982.1%9.6%1.7%
Sunday26968.4%19.0%5.9%

Which airline was most reliable for MSP to LGA?

Among qualifying MSP-to-LGA airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 77.4% of 1,804 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 75.9% across 83 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,80477.4%13.6%2.4%
Republic Airways8375.9%10.8%6.0%

Which month was most reliable for MSP to LGA?

Among qualifying MSP-to-LGA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.5% of 184 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 59.3% across 150 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519571.3%15.9%3.6%
August 202518487.5%4.3%2.2%
September 202515082.7%8.0%0.0%
October 202515178.8%13.2%1.3%
November 202514374.1%17.5%0.7%
December 202515059.3%30.0%3.3%
January 202615080.7%10.7%4.7%
February 202613882.6%5.8%8.0%
March 202615164.9%21.2%7.9%
April 202614885.8%9.5%0.0%
May 202617684.1%13.6%0.0%
June 202615175.5%13.2%0.0%

What drove MSP to LGA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded MSP-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 52.7% of 24,521 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.5%
Late aircraft8.7%
National airspace52.7%
Weather2.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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