Best Time to Fly ATL to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.2% of Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights arrived on time (3,518 scheduled flights). That is 2.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 82.2% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 61.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 82.2% | 78 min | 0.0% | 101 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.2% | 56 min | 0.4% | 3,225 |
| Frontier Airlines | 61.7% | 58 min | 2.1% | 192 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,142 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6am–7am | 92.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 7am–8am | 90.0% | 0.5% | 742 |
| 8am–9am | 88.5% | 0.5% | 757 |
| 9am–10am | 79.5% | 1.0% | 197 |
| 10am–11am | 87.2% | 0.4% | 693 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.3% | 1.0% | 196 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 0.2% | 787 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.4% | 0.4% | 560 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.5% | 0.4% | 235 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.2% | 0.4% | 703 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.8% | 0.3% | 282 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.4% | 0.8% | 388 |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.2% | 0.7% | 136 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.1% | 0.2% | 477 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.4% | 0.8% | 118 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.2% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.8% | 0.7% | 598 |
| 11pm–12am | 69.0% | 0.0% | 145 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL 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) | 78.0% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 141 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.9% | -10.4 pts | 0.0% | 281 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.7% | -9.6 pts | 0.6% | 1,218 |
| All other days | 82.3% | — | 0.5% | 5,502 |
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).