Best Time to Fly MSP to MSY: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
440 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY) in the last 12 months, and 86.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.1 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, Tuesday was the most reliable day (95% on time) and July the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 2.3% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to MSY 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 | 86.7% | 49 min | 2.3% | 440 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to MSY
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 868 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 92.7% | 1.4% | 69 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 1.5% | 65 |
| 10am–11am | 84.3% | 2.9% | 138 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.4% | 1.9% | 425 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 89.3% | 0.8% | 132 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 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 MSY
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.0% | -7.1 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| All other days | 87.1% | — | 1.4% | 700 |
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).