Best Time to Fly SJC to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
510 flights were scheduled from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 91.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 13.8 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 (94% on time) and November the worst month (85%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
SJC 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 | 91.5% | 81 min | 1.2% | 510 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SJC to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 999 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 94.3% | 0.4% | 692 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.2% | 1.0% | 305 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SJC 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 | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 91.2% | +0.0 pts | 0.9% | 229 |
| All other days | 91.2% | — | 0.4% | 721 |
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).