Best Time to Fly IAH to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,900 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 79.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 79.6% on time and United Airlines was last with 79.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
IAH 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 | 79.6% | 102 min | 1.1% | 1,273 |
| United Airlines | 79.3% | 49 min | 0.8% | 604 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 23 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,713 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.9% | 1.1% | 730 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 8am–9am | 93.2% | 0.0% | 148 |
| 9am–10am | 87.4% | 1.9% | 105 |
| 10am–11am | 82.4% | 0.5% | 428 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.8% | 3.2% | 123 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.7% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 1pm–2pm | 93.8% | 1.2% | 82 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.9% | 0.3% | 612 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.1% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.0% | 0.3% | 386 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.2% | 0.5% | 203 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.7% | 3.4% | 208 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.0% | 0.8% | 475 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IAH 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) | 72.6% | -8.0 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.8% | +0.2 pts | 2.9% | 102 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.5% | -8.0 pts | 1.0% | 684 |
| All other days | 80.6% | — | 0.8% | 2,854 |
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).