Best Time to Fly CIU to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chippewa County International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
348 flights were scheduled from Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 6.0% (US average 1.8%).
CIU to MSP 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 | 79.2% | 156 min | 6.0% | 348 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CIU to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 712 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 82.4% | 3.4% | 147 |
| 7am–8am | 78.7% | 3.2% | 563 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CIU to MSP
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.9% | +1.5 pts | 0.8% | 117 |
| All other days | 80.4% | — | 3.1% | 552 |
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).