No delays reported for DL 2970 (MSP→DFW, DFW→MSP) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 84.4% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 38 minutes. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at MSP, DFW.
Looks on time
Leg 1 of 2 (MSP → DFW): Next leg MSP → DFW, scheduled 10:00 AM local time. No delays at MSP right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 1.1% 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.
Before you fly
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| MSP → DFW Minneapolis, MN to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | 10:00 AM → 12:28 PM | 83% |
| DFW → MSP Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Minneapolis, MN | 3:10 PM → 5:40 PM | 100% |
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How reliable is DL 2970?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 84.4% |
| Average delay when late | 38 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2970
DL 2970 was most reliable on Tuesdays (92% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (67%).
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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.
Other flights MSP → DFW
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Live status at its airports
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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 2970 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at MSP, DFW. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2970 usually on time?
DL 2970 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 84.4% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 38 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2970 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 2970 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.