Best Time to Fly SAN to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Diego International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,303 flights were scheduled from San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 88.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.1 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 (91% on time) and December the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
SAN 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 | 88.7% | 79 min | 0.8% | 1,303 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAN to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,629 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 94.8% | 0.7% | 730 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 1.0% | 100 |
| 8am–9am | 81.0% | 0.0% | 126 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.1% | 0.7% | 292 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.7% | 0.0% | 243 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.1% | 0.3% | 327 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.8% | 0.6% | 166 |
| 3pm–4pm | 89.2% | 0.0% | 223 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.7% | 0.0% | 266 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.2% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAN 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) | 86.0% | -3.0 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.9% | -21.1 pts | 0.9% | 110 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.0% | -5.0 pts | 0.9% | 462 |
| All other days | 89.0% | — | 0.3% | 2,007 |
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).