Boston (BOS) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BOS–MSP. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 69% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,124 mi
Best airline from BOS to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 1.0% | 3,873 |
| JetBlue Airways | 62% | 34 min | 0.8% | 118 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 12 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to MSP delayed?
- 18% of BOS–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 3,873 flights. 2 airlines flew BOS–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to MSP?
- The scheduled BOS–MSP flight time averages 3h 20m over 1,124 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BOS 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 BOS to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,991 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.