Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 87% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 9 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 16 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Bemidji, MN to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 87%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 16 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from BJI
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 90% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.0%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from BJI
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 24 min |
| Friday | 81% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 16 min |
Busiest routes from BJI
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJI → MSP (Minneapolis) | 728 | 85% | 17 min |
Where flights into BJI come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → BJI | 728 | 84% | 18 min |
What causes delays at BJI
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing BJI.
- Airline operations77%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather18%
Alternative airports near Bemidji
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRD — Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | 85 mi | 86% | 16 min |
| FAR — Hector International Airport | 97 mi | 81% | 19 min |
| HIB — Range Regional Airport | 98 mi | 86% | 17 min |
| INL — Falls International Airport | 102 mi | 86% | 19 min |
| GFK — Grand Forks International Airport | 109 mi | 85% | 14 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at BJI?
- 13% of departures from Bemidji Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 16 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at BJI?
- 1% of scheduled departures from BJI were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,518 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.