Best Time to Fly MSP to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,133 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 82.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 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 (89% on time) and December the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to LAX 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 | 82.0% | 51 min | 0.9% | 2,133 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,430 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 97.0% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 7am–8am | 85.9% | 0.3% | 661 |
| 8am–9am | 87.3% | 0.0% | 221 |
| 9am–10am | 86.6% | 1.1% | 454 |
| 10am–11am | 80.0% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.8% | 0.4% | 691 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.8% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.7% | 0.0% | 347 |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.5% | 0.5% | 209 |
| 3pm–4pm | 82.3% | 0.3% | 346 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.3% | 0.7% | 700 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.4% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.4% | 1.1% | 468 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 23 | |
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 LAX
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) | 70.9% | -15.7 pts | 0.0% | 79 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.0% | -23.6 pts | 1.7% | 176 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.7% | -8.9 pts | 0.7% | 889 |
| All other days | 86.6% | — | 0.4% | 3,286 |
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).