Minneapolis (MSP) to Marquette (MQT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Marquette (MQT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 324 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 300 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to MQT
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 35 min |
| Friday | 76% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to MQT delayed?
- 25% of MSP–MQT 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to MQT?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to MQT?
- The scheduled MSP–MQT flight time averages 1h 19m over 300 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are MSP to MQT flights cancelled?
- 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to MQT?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 534 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.