No delays reported for DL 2981 (ATL → MSP) as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 68.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 26m. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at ATL, MSP.
May not fly today
Next leg ATL → MSP, scheduled 3:38 PM local time. No delays at ATL right now. This flight number flew about 6 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ATL → MSP Atlanta, GA to Minneapolis, MN | 3:38 PM → 5:16 PM | 69% |
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How reliable is DL 2981?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 68.8% |
| Average delay when late | 86 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 80 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2981
DL 2981 was most reliable on Wednesdays (89% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (38%).
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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 2981 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at ATL, MSP. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2981 usually on time?
DL 2981 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 68.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 86 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2981 cancelled?
0% of DL 2981 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.