Brainerd (BRD) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BRD–MSP. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 70% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 114 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BRD to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BRD to MSP delayed?
- 16% of BRD–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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BRD to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BRD to MSP?
- The scheduled BRD–MSP flight time averages 57m over 114 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are BRD 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 BRD to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,334 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.