Bozeman (BZN) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Bozeman (BZN) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 65% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 874 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BZN to MSP
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Thursdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Friday | 89% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BZN to MSP delayed?
- 14% of BZN–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BZN to MSP?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BZN to MSP?
- The scheduled BZN–MSP flight time averages 2h 21m over 874 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are BZN to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BZN to MSP?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,608 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.