Bemidji (BJI) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bemidji (BJI) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 66% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 199 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BJI to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (74%).
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 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations77%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BJI to MSP delayed?
- 15% of BJI–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BJI to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BJI to MSP?
- The scheduled BJI–MSP flight time averages 1h 8m over 199 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are BJI to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BJI to MSP?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,518 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.