Best Time to Fly MSP to CHS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Charleston AFB/International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
318 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Charleston (CHS) in the last 12 months, and 84.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 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 (89% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to CHS 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 | 84.9% | 66 min | 1.6% | 318 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to CHS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 585 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 7am–8am | 94.7% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 9am–10am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 146 |
| 10am–11am | 82.5% | 1.4% | 365 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to CHS
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 | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.1% | -18.6 pts | 2.3% | 131 |
| All other days | 89.7% | — | 0.5% | 431 |
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).