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Route · BZN → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bozeman to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BZN to MSP (Bozeman to Minneapolis) ranks #2606 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.9%
On-time
+9.9 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
4,660
Flights
#2606 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 100%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 65%

Distance

874 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 11 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 59 10 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 62 2 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 67 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 91 13 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 93 15 0 1 DL
Jun 2025 83 9 0 0 DL
May 2025 62 6 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 60 8 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 62 11 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 52 18 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 50 14 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 62 4 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 59 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 62 0 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 66 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 92 16 1 0 DL
Jul 2024 93 24 2 2 DL
Jun 2024 84 16 0 0 DL
May 2024 62 6 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 5 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 57 16 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 52 7 0 0 DL

BZN–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (93.4%) · weakest: February (83.8%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

93.4% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~91 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

83.8% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,614 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,614 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among BZN's stronger departures

BZN → MSP posts a 88.9% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 3 of 11 BTS-tracked routes leaving Bozeman. The same hub also shows 6 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #263 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About BZN to MSP

Bozeman to Minneapolis (BZN to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.9% on-time rate across 4,660 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 98.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 874 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 4 of 1,614 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 3 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 65% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BZN–MSP peaks in September at 93.4% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~91 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 83.8%, a 9.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BZN to MSP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BZN to MSP ranks #2606 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 BZN to MSP?
Flights from Bozeman to Minneapolis have a 88.9% on-time rate based on 4,660 flights. The average delay is 98.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BZN to MSP?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,614 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BZN to MSP?
The flight distance from Bozeman (BZN) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 874 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BZN to MSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (100% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (65% 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 BZN–MSP data

BZN–MSP runs 9.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BZN and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BZN airport
  • If your dates flex, September (93.4% on-time) beats February (83.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.9% 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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