Minneapolis (MSP) to Boise (BOI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,142 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to BOI
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 13 min |
| Friday | 75% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to BOI delayed?
- 22% of MSP–BOI 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to BOI?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 22% of the time.
- How often are MSP to BOI flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 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.
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Based on 1,588 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.