Best Time to Fly DLH to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Duluth International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,206 flights were scheduled from Duluth (DLH) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 82.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (94% on time) and Tuesday the weakest day of the week (83%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DLH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 82.3% | 106 min | 2.7% | 1,202 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DLH to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,408 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.1% | 1.7% | 700 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7am–8am | 84.6% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 8am–9am | 83.0% | 3.8% | 160 |
| 10am–11am | 86.7% | 0.3% | 316 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.6% | 2.5% | 160 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.7% | 3.8% | 185 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.3% | 0.7% | 139 |
| 3pm–4pm | 90.7% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.7% | 1.0% | 383 |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.5% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 6pm–7pm | 88.5% | 0.8% | 132 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DLH 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) | 65.2% | -20.1 pts | 8.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.8% | -13.5 pts | 2.5% | 80 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.3% | -1.0 pts | 1.4% | 440 |
| All other days | 85.3% | — | 1.4% | 1,838 |
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).