Best Time to Fly BIS to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bismarck Municipal → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,032 flights were scheduled from Bismarck/Mandan (BIS) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 84.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.2%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 84.2%.
October has been the best month (97% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (80%).
0.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BIS to MSP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 84.2% | 85 min | 0.3% | 375 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.2% | 84 min | 0.9% | 657 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BIS to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,560 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.1% | 0.9% | 554 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 7am–8am | 85.1% | 0.2% | 470 |
| 8am–9am | 84.5% | 0.0% | 130 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 11am–12pm | 86.2% | 0.2% | 463 |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.8% | 1.2% | 255 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 1.0% | 101 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.5% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 402 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 22 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BIS to MSP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 47.5% | -37.1 pts | 2.4% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.2% | -16.4 pts | 1.5% | 131 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.5% | -0.2 pts | 0.2% | 510 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 0.4% | 1,878 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).