Best Time to Fly PSP to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Springs International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
314 flights were scheduled from Palm Springs (PSP) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 81.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (74%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PSP 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 | 81.0% | 51 min | 2.2% | 314 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PSP to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 631 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.7% | 1.1% | 185 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.3% | 0.4% | 238 |
| 3pm–4pm | 82.5% | 1.7% | 181 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PSP 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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -8.3 pts | 1.8% | 56 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 1.1% | 563 |
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).