Minneapolis to Escanaba (MSP–ESC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
CR5
8:55 AM
CDT T1
11:15 AM
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DL Delta
CR5
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 22m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Escanaba flights
IWD Ironwood ~3h 12m KG → Ironwood (IWD) to Escanaba flights
LAN Lansing ~3h 48m → Lansing (LAN) to Escanaba flights
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 13m AFDLKE → Milwaukee (MKE) to Escanaba flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Escanaba
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 304 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–ESC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 304 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ESC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR5 1h20 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ESC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ESC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
IWD ~3h 12m LAN ~3h 48m MKE ~4h 13m DTW ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
91
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → ESC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ESC → MSP
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Escanaba is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ESC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Escanaba.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–ESC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Escanaba route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ESC
Full nameDelta County Airport
IATA / ICAOESC / KESC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation609 ft / 186 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ESC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Delta County Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 304 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to ESC: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Escanaba is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ESC to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to ESC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Delta County Airport (ESC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to ESC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ESC is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 304 miles (489 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.