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Route · BWI → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to MSP (Baltimore to Minneapolis) ranks #1665 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.6%
On-time
+4.6 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
7,563
Flights
#1665 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 63%

Distance

936 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 117 32 3 0 DL,WN
Nov 2025 109 11 1 0 DL,WN
Oct 2025 128 20 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2025 129 18 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 135 19 0 0 WN,DL
Jul 2025 143 48 1 0 WN,DL
Jun 2025 136 26 2 0 WN,DL
May 2025 117 21 1 0 WN,DL
Apr 2025 99 13 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 91 12 0 0 WN,DL
Feb 2025 78 8 1 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 91 13 1 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 118 16 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 110 11 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 133 14 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 149 10 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 158 36 2 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 172 58 2 2 DL,WN
Jun 2024 160 59 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 115 13 0 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 101 17 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 91 19 1 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 81 3 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 90 11 1 0 DL,WN

BWI–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.6%) · weakest: July (71.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.6% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~135 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.1% on-time · ~133 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

16 of 2,851 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,851 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

BWI 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 BWI and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BWI vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BWI departures

From BWI, this corridor sits with 53 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 64 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #1714 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Baltimore to Minneapolis (BWI to MSP) running a 83.6% on-time rate over 7,563 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 77.7 minutes. The 936-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,851 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 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.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–MSP peaks in February at 90.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~135 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.1%, a 19.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to MSP ranks #1665 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 BWI to MSP? ▼
Flights from Baltimore to Minneapolis have a 83.6% on-time rate based on 7,563 flights. The average delay is 77.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,851 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 936 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BWI Airport

Baltimore
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 BWI–MSP data

BWI–MSP runs 4.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BWI and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.6% on-time) beats July (71.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.6% 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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