Best Time to Fly MKE to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,559 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 81.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 83.2% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 79.1%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and January the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
MKE to MSP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.2% | 92 min | 1.1% | 1,025 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79.1% | 97 min | 0.8% | 534 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,999 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.2% | 0.6% | 730 |
| 8am–9am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 9am–10am | 85.4% | 2.3% | 175 |
| 10am–11am | 92.7% | 0.0% | 233 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.7% | 0.6% | 183 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.5% | 0.7% | 291 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 90.3% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.4% | 0.5% | 401 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.2% | 0.6% | 163 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.0% | 0.8% | 260 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.2% | 1.1% | 181 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.6% | 0.0% | 145 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE to MSP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 80.4% | -4.0 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.0% | -8.4 pts | 2.8% | 107 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.6% | -2.8 pts | 0.3% | 633 |
| All other days | 84.4% | — | 0.6% | 2,208 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).