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Route · BIS → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bismarck/Mandan to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BIS to MSP (Bismarck/Mandan to Minneapolis) ranks #1300 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.4%
On-time
+8.4 pts
vs US avg
102 min
Delay when late
9,207
Flights
#1300 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

May 2025 99%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 58%

Distance

386 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 108 45 2 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 45 9 1 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 93 4 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 125 15 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 138 23 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 120 27 0 1 OO,DL
Jun 2025 106 12 0 0 OO,DL
May 2025 67 1 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 112 22 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 149 19 0 1 OO,DL
Feb 2025 129 29 4 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 133 29 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 148 47 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2024 133 36 0 0 OO,DL
Oct 2024 146 4 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2024 140 15 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 145 25 0 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 141 40 3 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 130 50 1 1 DL,OO
May 2024 119 15 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 7 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2024 119 11 4 0 DL,OO
Feb 2024 107 13 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 119 25 0 0 DL,OO

BIS–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (92.8%) · weakest: December (76.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.2%

Strongest calendar month

May

92.8% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~142 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.2% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

16 of 2,888 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,888 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BIS - Bismarck/Mandan

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Bismarck/Mandan, ND.

BIS on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BIS and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BIS vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among BIS's stronger departures

BIS → MSP posts a 87.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 3 BTS-tracked routes leaving Bismarck/Mandan. The same hub also shows 2 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #528 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About BIS to MSP

Bismarck/Mandan to Minneapolis (BIS to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.4% on-time rate across 9,207 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 101.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 386 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 16 of 2,888 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 99% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 58% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BIS–MSP peaks in May at 92.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~142 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.2%, a 16.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BIS to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BIS to MSP ranks #1300 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BIS to MSP? ▼
Flights from Bismarck/Mandan to Minneapolis have a 87.4% on-time rate based on 9,207 flights. The average delay is 101.5 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 99% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BIS to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,888 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BIS to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Bismarck/Mandan (BIS) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 386 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BIS to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (99% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BIS Airport

Bismarck/Mandan
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BIS–MSP data

BIS–MSP runs 8.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BIS and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BIS airport
  • If your dates flex, May (92.8% on-time) beats December (76.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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