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Route · MSP → BOI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Boise

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to BOI (Minneapolis to Boise) ranks #2728 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.8%
On-time
+3.8 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
4,397
Flights
#2728 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2025 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 64%

Distance

1,142 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 20 1 1 DL
Nov 2025 59 8 0 1 DL
Oct 2025 62 4 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 60 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 72 17 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 92 21 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 83 20 1 1 DL
May 2025 62 11 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 60 12 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 62 17 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 51 11 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 55 4 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 62 9 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 59 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 62 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 62 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 90 26 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 91 30 8 0 DL
Jun 2024 84 30 0 0 DL
May 2024 62 12 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 4 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 62 10 1 0 DL
Feb 2024 58 5 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 60 9 0 0 DL,OO

MSP–BOI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.1%) · weakest: July (74.0%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.1% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~80 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.0% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

12 of 1,592 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,592 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

BOI - Boise

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boise, ID.

BOI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs BOI

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: Boise · fleet on-time rank #2039 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to BOI

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Boise (MSP to BOI) running a 82.8% on-time rate over 4,397 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.7 minutes. The 1,142-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 1,592 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 64% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–BOI peaks in September at 90.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~80 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.0%, a 16.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to BOI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to BOI ranks #2728 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 BOI? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Boise have a 82.8% on-time rate based on 4,397 flights. The average delay is 62.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to BOI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,592 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to BOI? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Boise (BOI) is approximately 1,142 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to BOI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
BOI Airport

Boise
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–BOI data

MSP–BOI runs 3.8 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 BOI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.1% on-time) beats July (74.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.8% 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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