Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 65% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 297 mi
Best airline from MKE to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 16 min | 1.0% | 1,879 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 16 min | 0.9% | 1,160 |
| Endeavor Air | 74% | 14 min | 1.0% | 105 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to MSP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to MSP delayed?
- 17% of MKE–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MKE to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,879 flights. 3 airlines flew MKE–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to MSP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to MSP?
- The scheduled MKE–MSP flight time averages 1h 24m over 297 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MKE to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MKE to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,144 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.