Best Time to Fly MSP to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,050 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 79.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 81.7%, while American Airlines trailed at 74.6%.
September has been the best month (86% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (75%).
3.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to PHL 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 | 81.7% | 71 min | 2.7% | 1,212 |
| Republic Airways | 79.0% | 70 min | 0.0% | 57 |
| PSA Airlines | 77.8% | 116 min | 6.9% | 581 |
| American Airlines | 74.6% | 165 min | 1.1% | 180 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 20 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,964 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 80.2% | 5.6% | 144 |
| 6am–7am | 88.1% | 3.5% | 627 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 2.4% | 499 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10am–11am | 88.7% | 0.3% | 338 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.1% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.0% | 3.9% | 154 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.2% | 4.3% | 490 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.4% | 2.0% | 713 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.0% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.0% | 6.8% | 59 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.0% | 1.4% | 146 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.6% | 1.5% | 592 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
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 PHL
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) | 69.9% | -12.6 pts | 2.7% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -15.8 pts | 2.9% | 136 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.5% | -10.9 pts | 3.1% | 743 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 2.3% | 3,010 |
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).