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Route · MSP → BDL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Hartford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to BDL (Minneapolis to Hartford) ranks #2417 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
5,189
Flights
#2417 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 69%

Distance

1,050 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 16 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 59 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 85 16 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 77 15 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 82 12 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 85 18 0 2 DL
Jun 2025 84 15 0 0 DL
May 2025 82 12 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 58 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 57 11 1 0 DL
Feb 2025 50 4 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 57 12 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 72 20 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 75 9 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 84 9 0 2 DL
Sep 2024 81 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 85 13 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 86 21 4 0 9E,DL
Jun 2024 86 23 0 1 9E,DL
May 2024 83 16 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 10 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 62 10 1 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 58 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 61 19 0 0 DL

MSP–BDL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.2%) · weakest: December (74.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.2% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~85 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

74.0% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,728 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,728 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

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

MSP on-time profile

BDL - Hartford

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Hartford, CT.

BDL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs BDL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Hartford · fleet on-time rank #1371 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to BDL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Hartford (MSP to BDL) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 5,189 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.0 minutes. The 1,050-mile corridor is served by 9 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 1,728 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–BDL peaks in September at 89.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~85 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 74.0%, a 15.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to BDL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to BDL ranks #2417 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 MSP to BDL? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Hartford have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 5,189 flights. The average delay is 72.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to BDL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,728 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to BDL? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hartford (BDL) is approximately 1,050 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to BDL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
BDL Airport

Hartford
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 MSP–BDL data

MSP–BDL runs 5.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and BDL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.2% on-time) beats December (74.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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