Minneapolis (MSP) to Escanaba (ESC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Escanaba (ESC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 264 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 304 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to ESC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to ESC delayed?
- 14% of MSP–ESC 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to ESC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to ESC?
- The scheduled MSP–ESC flight time averages 1h 21m over 304 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are MSP to ESC flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 ESC?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 594 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.