Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee (MKE) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 65% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% 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
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 297 mi
Best airline from MSP to MKE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 8 min | 1.0% | 105 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 13 min | 0.9% | 1,906 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 17 min | 1.1% | 916 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to MKE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to MKE delayed?
- 18% of MSP–MKE 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to MKE?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 105 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–MKE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to MKE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to MKE?
- The scheduled MSP–MKE flight time averages 1h 18m over 297 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to MKE flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 MKE?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,927 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.