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DL8961 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: New York to Minneapolis (DAL8961)

DL 8961 New York to Minneapolis Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP is not scheduled for today October 13th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for DL8961's most recent flight history:

DL 8961 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 30 12:00 13:51
Cancelled
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Sep 27 00:08 01:27
Delayed
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Sep 25 15:36 17:06
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Delta Air Lines DL 8961 New York to Minneapolis Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 connects New York, United States to Minneapolis, United States, taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK and landing at Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP.

How long is the DL8961 flight from New York to Minneapolis?

The average flight time from New York to Minneapolis is 2 hours and 24 minutes. The flight distance is 1651 km / 1026 miles and the average flight speed is 651 km/h / 404 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 New York to Minneapolis?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 is 4.1/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL8961 arriving at?

Flight DL8961 arrives at Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Terminal 1.

When was the latest DL8961 flight?

The latest flight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 but was cancelled.

How else can the flight DL8961 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL8961, DL 8961, DAL 8961.

How often is flight DL8961 delayed?

On average, 67% of all DL8961 flights are delayed. The average delay is 82 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL8961 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL8961 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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DL8961 and New York JFK to Minneapolis MSP Flights

Other flights departing from New York JFK: AA493, YX4399, AA3205, DL4944

Other flights arriving at Minneapolis MSP: 4Y52, 9E4992, WS1810, DL1349

All flights connecting New York JFK to Minneapolis MSP.

DL8961 Delta Air Lines Flight: New York to Minneapolis Route Map

DL8961 Delta Air Lines Flight Map: New York to Minneapolis
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