Best Time to Fly MSP to VPS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
290 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Valparaiso (VPS) in the last 12 months, and 84.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (96% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (79%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to VPS 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 | 84.6% | 43 min | 1.4% | 290 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to VPS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 659 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.4% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 9am–10am | 86.3% | 0.5% | 205 |
| 10am–11am | 83.0% | 0.4% | 239 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.5% | 1.6% | 124 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 10 | |
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 VPS
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -8.6 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.0% | -6.4 pts | 0.8% | 122 |
| All other days | 87.4% | — | 1.0% | 490 |
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).