Best Time to Fly BRD to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Brainerd Lakes Regional → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
631 flights were scheduled from Brainerd (BRD) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 86.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and December the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
BRD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.0% | 87 min | 1.6% | 631 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BRD to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,272 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 92.3% | 1.4% | 145 |
| 10am–11am | 89.3% | 0.9% | 442 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.0% | 1.9% | 106 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.0% | 1.0% | 522 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BRD 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) | Limited data | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.9% | -14.1 pts | 9.4% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.7% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 219 |
| All other days | 87.0% | — | 0.7% | 975 |
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).