Best Time to Fly JAX to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Jacksonville International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.4% of Jacksonville (JAX) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights arrived on time (347 scheduled flights). That is 1.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (55%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
JAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 79.4% | 67 min | 0.9% | 347 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JAX to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 753 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.7% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 1pm–2pm | 89.6% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.9% | 2.5% | 120 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.6% | 1.4% | 211 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 158 |
| 7pm–8pm | 85.4% | 0.0% | 48 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JAX 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) | Limited data | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.2% | -18.5 pts | 0.8% | 134 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 0.5% | 570 |
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).