Minneapolis (MSP) to Appleton (ATW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Appleton (ATW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 53% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 236 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to ATW
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 30 min |
| Friday | 78% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to ATW delayed?
- 21% of MSP–ATW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to ATW?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to ATW?
- The scheduled MSP–ATW flight time averages 1h 16m over 236 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MSP to ATW flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to ATW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,908 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.