Best Time to Fly SBN to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
South Bend International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (97% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SBN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.8% | 143 min | 1.4% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBN to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.2% | 0.8% | 723 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SBN 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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -9.1 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 91.1% | +5.3 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 85.8% | — | 0.9% | 562 |
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).