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Route · MSP → BIL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Billings

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to BIL (Minneapolis to Billings) ranks #3555 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
2,474
Flights
#3555 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Aug 2024 75%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

748 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 11 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 30 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 31 1 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 31 7 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 31 10 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 30 14 0 0 DL
May 2025 31 11 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 30 11 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 31 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 5 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 31 8 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 30 3 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 32 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 61 15 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 56 17 5 0 DL,OO
Jun 2024 32 18 0 0 DL,OO
May 2024 31 8 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 30 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 31 6 1 0 DL
Jan 2024 31 6 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 3 0 0 DL
Nov 2023 30 1 0 0 DL

MSP–BIL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.7%) · weakest: June (73.8%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.7% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.8% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

7 of 794 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 794 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

BIL - Billings

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Billings, MT.

BIL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs BIL

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: Billings · fleet on-time rank #1839 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to BIL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Billings (MSP to BIL) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 2,474 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.3 minutes. The 748-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 794 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2024 was the strongest month at 75% on-time versus Jul 2024 at 70%, a 6-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–BIL peaks in February at 90.7% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.8%, a 16.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to BIL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to BIL ranks #3555 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 BIL? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Billings have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 2,474 flights. The average delay is 67.3 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 75% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to BIL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 794 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to BIL? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Billings (BIL) is approximately 748 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to BIL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (75% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
BIL Airport

Billings
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–BIL data

MSP–BIL runs 4.3 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 BIL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.7% on-time) beats June (73.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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