Best Time to Fly MSP to ESC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Delta County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
264 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Escanaba (ESC) in the last 12 months, and 86.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and December the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 4.9% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to ESC on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.1% | 105 min | 4.9% | 264 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to ESC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 563 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.3% | 4.2% | 284 |
| 9am–10am | 80.2% | 1.0% | 102 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.2% | 1.7% | 177 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to ESC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 22 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.2% | -2.7 pts | 1.1% | 95 |
| All other days | 88.8% | — | 3.0% | 434 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).