Best Time to Fly MSP to CIU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Chippewa County International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
348 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) in the last 12 months, and 79.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
August has been the best month (94% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (75%).
4.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to CIU 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 | 79.8% | 88 min | 4.0% | 348 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to CIU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 712 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.8% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 10am–11am | 82.8% | 0.0% | 153 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.8% | 3.6% | 360 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.9% | 1.4% | 74 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 CIU
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) | 85.8% | +5.1 pts | 0.8% | 117 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 1.4% | 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).