PlainFlights

Route · MSP → BZN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Bozeman

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to BZN (Minneapolis to Bozeman) ranks #2605 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
4,661
Flights
#2605 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 100%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 56%

Distance

874 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 27 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 59 12 0 1 DL
Oct 2025 62 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 67 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 91 12 0 1 DL
Jul 2025 93 16 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 83 19 0 0 DL
May 2025 62 11 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 60 14 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 62 15 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 52 13 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 50 12 0 1 DL
Dec 2024 62 12 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 59 4 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 62 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 66 0 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 92 19 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 93 26 4 0 DL
Jun 2024 84 34 0 0 DL
May 2024 62 11 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 58 5 0 1 DL
Jan 2024 51 7 0 0 DL

MSP–BZN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (93.7%) · weakest: December (72.7%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

93.7% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~91 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

72.7% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,614 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,614 flights

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: Bozeman · fleet on-time rank #1266 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to BZN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Bozeman (MSP to BZN) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 4,661 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 66.5 minutes. The 874-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 1,614 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 56% - a 44-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–BZN peaks in October at 93.7% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~91 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 72.7%, a 21.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to BZN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to BZN ranks #2605 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 BZN?
Flights from Minneapolis to Bozeman have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 4,661 flights. The average delay is 66.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to BZN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,614 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to BZN?
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Bozeman (BZN) is approximately 874 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to BZN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (100% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (56% 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 MSP–BZN data

MSP–BZN runs 5.9 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 BZN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (93.7% on-time) beats December (72.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.9% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.