No delays reported for DL 2538 (RDU → MSP) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 90.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 42 minutes. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at RDU, MSP.
Looks on time
Next leg RDU → MSP, scheduled 6:00 AM local time. No delays at RDU right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| RDU → MSP Raleigh/Durham, NC to Minneapolis, MN | 6:00 AM → 7:46 AM | 90% |
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How reliable is DL 2538?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 90.2% |
| Average delay when late | 42 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2538
DL 2538 was most reliable on Saturdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (85%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 2538 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at RDU, MSP. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2538 usually on time?
DL 2538 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 90.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 42 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2538 cancelled?
0% of DL 2538 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.