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Route · BRD → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Brainerd to Minneapolis

The BRD–MSP corridor (Brainerd, MN → Minneapolis, MN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 114 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.4%
On-time
+9.4 pts
vs US avg
113 min
Delay when late
3,801
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 63%

Distance

114 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 53 15 3 0 OO
Nov 2025 52 7 3 0 OO
Oct 2025 53 2 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 53 11 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 53 9 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 53 14 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 52 7 0 0 OO
May 2025 54 7 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 50 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 54 9 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 9 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 54 8 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 54 14 3 0 OO
Nov 2024 53 5 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 52 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 55 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 14 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 16 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 52 19 0 0 OO
May 2024 53 2 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 51 2 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 53 11 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 50 2 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 52 12 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

10 of 1,278 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,278 flights

What the Data Says About BRD to MSP

Brainerd to Minneapolis (BRD to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.4% on-time rate across 3,801 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 113.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 114 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 10 of 1,278 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 63% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BRD to MSP?
Flights from Brainerd to Minneapolis have a 88.4% on-time rate based on 3,801 flights. The average delay is 113.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BRD to MSP?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,278 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BRD to MSP?
The flight distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 114 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from BRD to MSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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