Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck/Mandan (BIS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–BIS. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 13 min | 0.7% | 1,751 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 17 min | 0.4% | 940 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to BIS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft10%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to BIS delayed?
- 19% of MSP–BIS 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to BIS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,751 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 9 p.m. have the worst (75%). 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 19% of the time.
- How often are MSP to BIS flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 MSP to BIS?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,701 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.