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Minneapolis (MSP) to Boise (BOI): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Minneapolis (MSP) to Boise (BOI) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 64% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
80%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
12 min
completed flights
Cancelled
0.8%
Flights/day
2.1
last 12 months
Duration
3h 6m
scheduled
Distance
1,142 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for MSP to BOI flights50%75%100%August 2024: 71% on-time (90 flights)71Aug 2024September 2024: 92% on-time (62 flights)92October 2024: 90% on-time (62 flights)90November 2024: 88% on-time (59 flights)88Nov 2024December 2024: 86% on-time (62 flights)86January 2025: 93% on-time (55 flights)93February 2025: 78% on-time (51 flights)78Feb 2025March 2025: 73% on-time (62 flights)73April 2025: 80% on-time (60 flights)80May 2025: 82% on-time (62 flights)82May 2025June 2025: 74% on-time (83 flights)74July 2025: 77% on-time (92 flights)77August 2025: 76% on-time (72 flights)76Aug 2025September 2025: 88% on-time (60 flights)88October 2025: 94% on-time (62 flights)94November 2025: 85% on-time (59 flights)85Nov 2025December 2025: 66% on-time (62 flights)66January 2026: 64% on-time (58 flights)64February 2026: 71% on-time (56 flights)71Feb 2026March 2026: 77% on-time (62 flights)77April 2026: 90% on-time (60 flights)90May 2026: 77% on-time (62 flights)77May 2026June 2026: 79% on-time (81 flights)79July 2026: 85% on-time (89 flights)85

Best time to fly from MSP to BOI

Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (64%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, MSP to BOI8 a.m.: 83% on-time (173 flights)811 a.m.: 86% on-time (496 flights)1112 p.m.: 86% on-time (248 flights)126 p.m.: 78% on-time (170 flights)189 p.m.: 72% on-time (497 flights)2110 p.m.: 64% on-time (83 flights)22scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday78%16 min
Tuesday83%10 min
Wednesday77%12 min
Thursday78%12 min
Friday77%12 min
Saturdaybest84%10 min
Sunday80%11 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft25%
  • Airline operations57%
  • National airspace system15%
  • Weather3%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from MSP to BOI delayed?
20% of MSP–BOI 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 12 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to BOI?
Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 10 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 BOI?
The scheduled MSP–BOI flight time averages 3h 6m over 1,142 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
How often are MSP to BOI flights cancelled?
0.8% 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 BOI?
January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,674 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.