Bozeman (BZN) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 11 min |
| Thursdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Friday | 90% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 12 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 operations41%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BZN to MSP delayed?
- 13% of BZN–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 11 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 (80%). 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 20m over 874 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are BZN to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 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 1,701 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.