Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck/Mandan (BIS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–BIS. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 62% — a gap of 35 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 386 mi
Best airline from MSP to BIS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 0.6% | 1,647 |
| Delta Air Lines | 76% | 18 min | 0.4% | 942 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to BIS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft12%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to BIS delayed?
- 20% of MSP–BIS 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to BIS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,647 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–BIS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to BIS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to BIS?
- The scheduled MSP–BIS flight time averages 1h 35m over 386 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSP to BIS flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 MSP to BIS?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,599 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.