Best Time to Fly ABQ to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
173 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 94.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 16.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
May has been the best month (100% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (91%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABQ 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 | 94.2% | 128 min | 0.0% | 173 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 415 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 97.0% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 7am–8am | 93.2% | 0.5% | 208 |
| 8am–9am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 140 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABQ 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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 93.5% | -0.9 pts | 0.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 94.4% | — | 0.0% | 270 |
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).