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Route · MKE → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Milwaukee to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MKE to MSP (Milwaukee to Minneapolis) ranks #1285 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87%
On-time
+8 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
9,248
Flights
#1285 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 67%

Distance

297 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 115 31 3 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 95 10 3 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 126 16 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 129 29 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 121 28 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 143 19 2 0 DL
Jun 2025 137 24 0 0 DL
May 2025 119 26 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 117 12 1 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 111 14 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 77 9 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 67 12 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 125 16 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 131 7 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Oct 2024 138 8 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 129 26 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 146 40 0 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 145 46 12 0 9E,DL
Jun 2024 138 45 0 0 DL
May 2024 118 21 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 116 8 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2024 119 10 1 0 DL,OO
Feb 2024 105 7 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 115 26 4 0 9E,DL,OO

MKE–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.1%) · weakest: June (82.4%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.1% on-time · ~137 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~147 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

82.4% on-time · ~135 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

26 of 2,882 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 2,882 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

MKE on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MKE and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MKE vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MKE's stronger departures

MKE → MSP posts a 87% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 9 of 27 BTS-tracked routes leaving Milwaukee. The same hub also shows 18 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #635 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MKE to MSP

Milwaukee to Minneapolis (MKE to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87% on-time rate across 9,248 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 83.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 297 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 26 of 2,882 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 67% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MKE–MSP peaks in October at 92.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~147 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 82.4%, a 9.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MKE to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MKE to MSP ranks #1285 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from MKE to MSP? ▼
Flights from Milwaukee to Minneapolis have a 87% on-time rate based on 9,248 flights. The average delay is 83.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MKE to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 2,882 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MKE to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 297 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MKE to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MKE Airport

Milwaukee
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MKE–MSP data

MKE–MSP runs 8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MKE and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MKE airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.1% on-time) beats June (82.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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