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Route · BJI → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bemidji to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BJI to MSP (Bemidji to Minneapolis) ranks #2817 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.4%
On-time
+9.4 pts
vs US avg
122 min
Delay when late
4,223
Flights
#2817 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 68%

Distance

199 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 18 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 59 5 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 62 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 9 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 62 9 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 62 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 5 3 0 OO
May 2025 62 7 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 8 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 4 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 61 7 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 62 20 3 0 OO
Nov 2024 59 8 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 62 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 11 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 15 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 18 1 0 OO
May 2024 62 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 7 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 3 2 0 OO
Jan 2024 61 18 0 0 OO

BJI–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (92.6%) · weakest: December (80.0%)

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

Strongest calendar month

May

92.6% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~63 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

80.0% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

12 of 1,458 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,458 flights

What the Data Says About BJI to MSP

Bemidji to Minneapolis (BJI to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.4% on-time rate across 4,223 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 122.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 199 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 12 of 1,458 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BJI–MSP peaks in May at 92.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~63 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 80.0%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BJI to MSP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BJI to MSP ranks #2817 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 BJI to MSP?
Flights from Bemidji to Minneapolis have a 88.4% on-time rate based on 4,223 flights. The average delay is 122.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BJI to MSP?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,458 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BJI to MSP?
The flight distance from Bemidji (BJI) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 199 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from BJI to MSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using BJI–MSP data

BJI–MSP runs 9.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BJI and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BJI airport
  • If your dates flex, May (92.6% on-time) beats December (80.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.4% 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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