Best Time to Fly MSP to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
711 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 81.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points above the US 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 (88% on time) and January the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to FLL 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 | 81.9% | 65 min | 1.6% | 711 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,421 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 80.0% | 0.5% | 222 |
| 8am–9am | 84.5% | 0.6% | 347 |
| 9am–10am | 89.9% | 0.6% | 161 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 8.2% | 49 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.4% | 1.7% | 172 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.3% | 1.0% | 417 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 25 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to FLL
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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -7.6 pts | 2.6% | 78 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.5% | +1.9 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 82.6% | — | 1.2% | 1,193 |
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).