Best Time to Fly MSP to JAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Jacksonville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
347 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Jacksonville (JAX) in the last 12 months, and 84.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.0 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, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to JAX 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 | 84.6% | 46 min | 0.6% | 347 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to JAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 753 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 83.5% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 8am–9am | 97.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 9am–10am | 86.9% | 0.0% | 99 |
| 10am–11am | 83.5% | 1.6% | 124 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.8% | 1.8% | 170 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.6% | 0.0% | 195 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 22 | |
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 JAX
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) | 71.2% | -15.3 pts | 0.8% | 134 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 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).