Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 14,209

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 0.76%

In July 2025, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport handled 14,209 departures, a 0.76% year‑over‑year change. The hub’s summer schedule remained tight but steady as airlines fine‑tuned capacity for Upper Midwest demand. This stability supports reliable connectivity across domestic trunk routes and key leisure markets.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 74.08%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 13.55 pp

Cancelled Flights: 72

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −87.10%

Departure OTP reached 74.08%, improving by 13.55 pp versus last year, while cancellations fell to 72 (−87.10% YoY). Fewer severe weather events and smoother ground operations reduced knock‑on delays. Airlines also spread peak waves more evenly, limiting queueing at gates and taxiways.

Airlines Serving MSP

Delta Air Lines operates a primary hub at MSP, with Sun Country Airlines based on the field alongside major U.S. carriers. The network is broad across the Midwest and coasts, with select international links to Canada, Mexico, and seasonal transatlantic service.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport expects generally stable schedules with departure OTP near current levels; watch for afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks that can add queues. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the airport/app.