Best Time to Fly SNA to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Wayne Airport-Orange County → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
577 flights were scheduled from Santa Ana (SNA) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 81.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 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, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
SNA 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 | 81.8% | 78 min | 1.9% | 577 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SNA to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,165 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.2% | 1.3% | 636 |
| 9am–10am | 75.8% | 1.1% | 92 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.5% | 0.5% | 193 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.0% | 0.4% | 244 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SNA 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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.0% | -4.1 pts | 0.5% | 206 |
| All other days | 82.2% | — | 1.0% | 907 |
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).