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

Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

84.5% of 440 official scheduled MSP-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 7.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.0% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
84.5%arrived on time
7.5%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
440scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-2.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSP to MSY?

Among qualifying MSP-to-MSY departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.9% of 66 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 83.1% across 338 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning6687.9%4.5%3.0%
Afternoon33883.1%8.3%1.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSP to MSY?

Among qualifying MSP-to-MSY weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 98.4% of 62 flights. Saturday was lowest at 68.9% across 61 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6487.5%3.1%1.6%
Tuesday6298.4%0.0%0.0%
Wednesday6190.2%6.6%0.0%
Thursday6485.9%6.2%0.0%
Friday6479.7%10.9%3.1%
Saturday6168.9%16.4%3.3%
Sunday6481.2%9.4%6.2%

Which airline was most reliable for MSP to MSY?

Only Delta Air Lines met the MSP-to-MSY airline threshold: 84.5% of 440 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines44084.5%7.5%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for MSP to MSY?

Among qualifying MSP-to-MSY month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 31 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 74.2% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253174.2%22.6%0.0%
August 20253193.5%0.0%3.2%
September 20253086.7%6.7%0.0%
October 20253190.3%6.5%0.0%
November 20253080.0%3.3%0.0%
December 20253187.1%9.7%0.0%
January 20263187.1%3.2%3.2%
February 20263987.2%7.7%0.0%
March 20265983.1%6.8%5.1%
April 20266086.7%5.0%3.3%
May 20263778.4%10.8%2.7%
June 20263080.0%10.0%3.3%

What drove MSP to MSY delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MSP-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 54.1% of 2,925 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline54.1%
Late aircraft18.4%
National airspace27.5%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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