Minneapolis (MSP) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 348 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 434 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to CIU
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to CIU delayed?
- 22% of MSP–CIU 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to CIU?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to CIU?
- The scheduled MSP–CIU flight time averages 1h 33m over 434 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MSP to CIU flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to CIU?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 743 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.